About this position
About Sepro America
Sepro America is a leading provider of automation solutions and robotics for the plastics industry. As part of the global Sepro Group, we deliver innovative, high-performance robotic systems to manufacturers across North America.
We are growing and building a structured Application Sales Engineering team to support increasing demand and system complexity.
Position Overview
The Application Sales Engineer I is responsible for the technical-commercial ownership of standard automation systems from quotation through shipment confirmation.
This role supports the Sales organization by ensuring accurate system configuration, margin compliance, and efficient execution of standard robot systems. The position plays a direct role in revenue throughput and customer experience.
This is not a design engineering role. It is a revenue-aligned pre-sales engineering position focused on standard system execution and commercial coordination.
What You’ll Do
Quoting & Configuration
Prepare quotations for standard robot systems (robot only, robot + riser, predefined configurations)
Ensure pricing accuracy and margin compliance
Maintain high quote turnaround time
Validate system configurations prior to order release
Commercial Ownership
Review and validate incoming customer orders
Coordinate internally to confirm production and ship dates
Communicate confirmed shipment timelines to Sales and customers
Track shipment release and provide status updates as needed
Ensure smooth handoff between Sales, Operations, and Shipping
Sales Support
Serve as primary technical contact for standard system offerings
Respond to configuration and product-related questions
Provide documentation and product clarification to Sales
What This Role Is Not
Not custom automation design
Not engineered layout development
Not end-of-arm-tooling design
Not installation scheduling
Not production problem ownership
More complex or custom systems are handled by senior application engineers.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent technical experience)
2–5 years of experience in automation, robotics, manufacturing, or technical sales support
Strong mechanical and/or automation aptitude
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Comfortable working cross-functionally
ERP or CRM system experience preferred
Strong communication skills
What Success Looks Like
Fast and accurate quote turnaround
High order accuracy
Clear and professional communication with Sales and customers
Strong margin discipline
Ownership mindset from quote to shipment
Compensation & Benefits
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Comprehensive health benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Growth opportunity within a structured Application Sales Engineering career path
Career Path
This role is the entry point into the Application Sales Engineering structure, with defined progression opportunities into:
Application Sales Engineer II (Configured Systems)
Senior Application Sales Engineer (Custom Automation)
We believe in building technical careers without requiring a move into management.
Why Join Sepro America?
Stable global organization with entrepreneurial U.S. team
Direct impact on revenue and customer experience
Clear career progression
Technical growth within a high-performance automation environment
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