At Mission Design & Automation, we believe great automation starts with listening. As a Sales Engineer, you’ll combine technical know-how with relationship building - partnering closely with customers and our engineering team to design automation systems that truly make a difference. We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, values craftsmanship, and wants to build something meaningful alongside a talented team.
What You’ll Do
- Understand Customer Needs
Develop strong customer relationships by asking the right questions and uncovering what really matters to their operations. - Translate Ideas Into Solutions
Collaborate with our engineering team to concept custom automation systems that deliver measurable ROI and uphold our high standards. - Keep It Real
Communicate clearly and honestly through every stage of the process—from first conversation to post-installation follow-up. - Drive Growth Through Trust
Use your technical foundation to advise customers, build confidence, and earn repeat business through integrity and responsiveness. - Stay Curious, Keep Learning
Track industry trends and bring new ideas to both the team and our customers. - Be There in Person
On-site visits are key to understanding customer operations and earning trust. Travel is part of the job.
What You Bring
- A humble, curious approach to solving problems and building partnerships
- 3+ years in custom automation, preferably with concepting or design/build experience
- Strong communication skills—whether it's a sketch on a napkin, a CAD model, or a conversation
- A technical foundation (engineering or machine design background is a plus)
- A self-starter mindset with follow-through, attention to detail, and customer-first thinking
- Comfort with Microsoft Office and CRM tools
Why Mission?
- We’re a West Michigan team of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers who care about our craft and each other.
- You’ll join a culture that values quality, humility, and teamwork over ego.
- We don’t chase shiny things—we build long-term relationships and do right by our customers.
- Your voice matters here. We’re growing, and we want people who want to grow with us.
Top Skills
What We Do
Mission Design & Automation develops custom process and equipment solutions that simplify automation for North American manufacturers. We help companies conceptualize, specify, build and install new automation solutions that improve safety, speed, quality, repeatability — and revenue.
Manufacturers turn to us for automation integration of varying sized projects and with all levels of complexity. We've helped teams in the automotive, furniture, medical device, construction, food & beverage, EV, and consumer goods industries, and we are always learning more about expanding automation applications in emerging industries.
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