Sales Engineer – Fluid Handling and Oil & Gas, Greater Houston market

Penn United Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly self-motivated, energetic Sales Engineer to join our values oriented, dedicated team.  This person will tenaciously develop new business and manage all aspects of customer accounts primarily in the Houston, Texas region, specifically focusing on manufactured components for Oil & Gas as Drilling and Completions Tools, Fluid Handling, Flow and Pressure Control, and Mechanical Shaft Sealing markets. We rely on our Sales Engineers to drive and support our growth, and we are looking for a true representative of Penn United Technologies’ capabilities in the market.  The ideal candidate has a proven history of providing manufacturing or service-solutions to original equipment manufacturers.  

About Us:

Penn United, a leading advanced contract manufacturer since 1971, provides the highest quality precision manufactured solutions for our customers’ complex needs. Our broad range of manufacturing services support a variety of industries including oil & gas, fluid handling, defense and aerospace, medical, connectivity, energy, and precision components for consumer goods.

To the Oil & Gas, Fluid Handling, and Process industries we provide engineered tungsten carbide, silicon carbide and metal components and assemblies for the most demanding applications.  

Through our diverse range of capabilities which includes Carbide Manufacturing, Engineering, Precision Machining/Grinding, Stamping, Additive Manufacturing, Plastic Injection Molding and more, our work plays a vital role in products used around the world every day. Penn United Technologies currently employs over 650 people in our employee-owned precision manufacturing company, with our corporate offices located approximately 35 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA.
 

Responsibilities for the Sales Engineer include:  

• Provide technical sales support, manufacturing plans, strategies, and ideas to new and current customers
• Cultivate and maintain an excellent rapport with clients to maintain longstanding relationships
• Manage all areas of customer accounts from customer services through accounts receivable
• Develop a strong knowledge of the industries being served
• Discuss and clarify product specifications and design requirements in order to provide technical assistance to both the customer and the Company
• Maintain regular contact with current and prospective customers to effectively communicate capabilities, and to develop and assure positive, long-term relationships
• Respond appropriately to customer inquiries and provide follow-up. Troubleshoot customer problems, directing them to the appropriate areas of specialty when necessary

Qualifications for Sales Engineer include:

• 5 + years’ experience in Sales of manufacturing solutions 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in technical applications for equipment used in Oil & Gas, Fluid Handling, and Process industries  
• Preferred technical understanding of Carbide wear parts
• Experience in reading and understanding blueprints, specifications and technical documents required
• Strong math and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and productivity software
• Understanding of manufacturing capabilities of multi-axis CNC machining (machining & turning centers) preferred.   
• Because this sales position is specifically for the Fluid Handling and Oil & Gas market around the Greater Houston region, candidates should reside in the Greater Houston Texas area
• Ability to travel (approximately 30% outside of the Houston area), including travel to Penn United’s corporate headquarters in Pennsylvania. Because the Sales Engineer will be based out of their home in the Greater Houston, TX area, most travel will be local day-trips.

 Compensation and Benefits: 
We provide an array of employee benefits that reflects our commitment to the health and financial well-being of our employee-owners, including:

• COMPETITIVE STARTING SALARY WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TWO PAY INCREASES IN THE FIRST YEAR 
   
• HEALTH BENEFITS
  • Medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance that starts the first day
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Hearing Aid Coverage
     
• RETIREMENT
  • ESOP: 5% Company-paid contribution to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401K:  3% Company-paid contribution
  • 401K: 50% Company-paid match up to the first 6% you contribute
     
• MONTHLY PROFIT-SHARING PROGRAM
   
• WORK / LIFE BALANCE - Paid Time Away from Work
  • 15 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) your first year
  • 9 Paid Holidays
     
• OTHER INSURANCE COVERAGE
  • Group Term Life
  • Short Term Disability (eligible first day)
  • Long Term Disability (after 6 months)
  • Voluntary Benefit package
     
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
  • Company car
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Years of Service Recognition awards

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability