Technical Sales/Industrial Sales Engineer

Role Overview

Oak Ridge Industries is seeking an experienced Technical Sales professional with a strong understanding of machining, fabrication, and industrial equipment. This role works closely with engineering, machining, fabrication, and field service teams to scope projects, develop solutions, and deliver practical, cost-effective results for customers. The position may be remote or a combination of remote and in-house, depending on experience and location.

What You Will Do

Work directly with customers to understand equipment issues, repair needs, and custom manufacturing requirements. Visit customer sites to assess applications and constraints, collaborate with engineers and field teams to develop solutions, and prepare estimates and quotations. Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the sales and project lifecycle and coordinate internally for smooth handoff from sales to production.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Candidates should have experience in industrial sales, technical sales, or applications engineering within machining, fabrication, or manufacturing. Strong understanding of machining processes and industrial equipment is required, along with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly. The role offers flexible remote or hybrid work structure, close collaboration with engineers and skilled trades, and high visibility with customers.

Requirements

• Experience in industrial sales, technical sales, or applications engineering within machining, fabrication, manufacturing, and industrial plants
• Strong understanding of machining processes, fabrication methods, and industrial equipment
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both customers and internal teams
• Comfortable working in shops, plants, and field environments as required
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote or hybrid setting
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on practical, buildable solutions
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match