Associate Sales Engineer

Overview

The Packaging Machinery Solutions Engineer provides technical leadership and application expertise to support front‑line sales in the packaging machinery industry. This role drives pre‑order testing, cost estimating, facility layout/line design, proposal creation and machine order reviews, coordinates handovers to project teams, and helps market machinery capabilities to win new business and improve product lines.

• Act as a support function for technical sales, agents and customers across assigned regions on packaging machinery (e.g., Flow wrappers, robotics, cartoners, case packers, various 3rd party equipment).
• Coordinate pre‑order machine testing and validation, work with test lab to document results and identify risks/mitigations.
• Work closely with System engineering to prepare accurate cost estimates, layouts, and proposals.
• Clarify customer specifications and scope with direct sales/agents to enable correct order entry and reduce change orders.
• Coordinate handover to project management at order entry, supply test protocols, FAT acceptance criteria, and remain available during order fulfillment for technical clarifications.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or commensurate experience
• 1+ years' experience with packaging equipment in the food and pharmaceutical industry (internships considered)
• Experience in AUTOCAD or Solid Works
• Experience in MS Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish & English)
• Experience with CRM, SAPStrong Negotiation skills
• Project Management Experience

The salary for this position starts $80,000.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
• Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Join Syntegon and enjoy benefits that help you thrive both at work and beyond.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.