Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role Job SummaryThe Sales Engineering Specialist supports the sales process by providing technical expertise and helping customers understand how products meet their needs. This role bridges the gap between engineering and sales, ensuring technical accuracy and customer satisfaction.
This job profile is intended for professionals who apply advanced knowledge of a job area. Required to manage projects / processes independently with limited supervision. Typically coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Conducts Sales visits to customers in assigned market
Reviews the customer request for quotation (RFQ’s) to ensure necessary information is available and that the customer’s requirements conform to the company’s capabilities.
Responsible for representing Sulzer during the commercial portion of the proposal.
Determines and recommends the pricing to be included in the quotation to the customer, within established guidelines.
Meets with customers on-site, as required, to review specifications and requirements, present and discuss the company’s proposal, and to participate in project initiation.
Presents the proposal/quotation to the customer, including equipment description and specification, pricing, and delivery schedule, and reviews and negotiates necessary revisions with the customer.
Responds and assists to questions and inquiries from the customer regarding technical problems and issues that arise and provides related technical support or assistance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: Chemical / Industrial / Process / Physics
Minimum of 5 years’ experience with water or water related industries
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales/business development
Ability to interpret customer requirements and to communicate to appropriate personnel
Analytical capability as required in reviewing, assessing, and interpreting customer requirements and developing responsive design specifications and parameters.
What We Offer You
15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
401k plan with a 6% match
Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
Health savings account matching
Motivating wellness program
Employee Assistance Program
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Industrial, Process Engineering, or Physics
- Minimum 5 years' experience with water or water-related industries
- Minimum 5 years' experience in sales or business development
- Ability to interpret customer requirements and communicate to appropriate personnel
- Analytical capability to review, assess, and interpret customer requirements and develop design specifications
What We Do
Sulzer Ltd. is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications, specializing in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, and purification technologies for fluids of all types. The company provides critical applications for core infrastructure and large essential industries worldwide, supporting energy security and process efficiency. Its innovative solutions enable carbon emission reductions and the development of sustainable polymers, contributing to a circular economy.
