Sales Engineer
Are you a degreed engineer but think you're more of a people person than a desk jockey?
Do you make friends or build relationships easily?
Do you like to lead groups or persuade your friends?
Do you love working with state-of-the-art technology solutions?
FARO is seeking a Sales Engineer in the Albany, NY area who will work from a home based office. If you are a recent Engineering graduate in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar Engineering discipline who wants to work in the field helping customers solve their problems by demonstrating solutions and enhance manufacturing and quality programs, this is the ideal role for you. The individual who earns this position will become an expert Product Specialists and be responsible for supporting Account Managers throughout the sales cycle.FARO Technologies, Inc. is continuing to develop new products that will revolutionize and disrupt the high-tech measurement and imaging industry.
FARO® is the world leader in 3D imaging and measurement systems. We are a global company traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange with a passion for excellence and success.We have a culture of innovation and an absolute commitment to reliability at all touch points. FARO partners with each customer to simplify their work through innovative measures. We just celebrated our 30 year anniversary by having one of our valued customers, Paul Jr. Designs, build a custom FARO-themed chopper. FARO’s motorcycle build was recently featured on Discovery Channel’s popular television series American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior.FARO encourages employee success by offering excellent benefits and a variety of career and training opportunities. We are completely focused on simplifying processes through innovation, integrity, teamwork, accountability and a friendly work environment.
SCOPE: Perform duties to learn the sales process and provide application specific support at customer locations including troubleshooting and metrology expertise, initial equipment setup, and technical demonstrations of hardware and software products, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Travel alongside Account Managers to understand the customer base, product applications, demonstration process and sales cycle. Establish and maintain credibility as technical subject matter expert and internal technical consultant. Provide application specific product demonstrations and support throughout the lead generation and sales process. Set up and test equipment at new customer installations. Assist customer in implementing customized FARO measurement solutions for customers’ specific processes and parts. Respond to technical support/assistance inquiries as directed. Actively seek ways to continuously improve products and services, providing feedback to Product Management.
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: On a regular basis, lifting of average or heavy weight materials over 50 lbs, occasional bending, stooping and upper body & arm rotation, frequent pushing, pulling, sitting, standing and reaching and some climbing.
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:Strong technical acumen / aptitude BS Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, related Engineering field, or equivalent experience Excellent understanding of 2D and 3D CAD Clear oral/written communications Interpersonal and team skills Eligible for US employment Valid Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record Up to 80% weekday travel
HIRING PREFERENCES:
• Sales or Customer Service experience
• Technical consulting experience
• Metrology and / or imaging applications experience
• Presentation skills
• GD&T experience
BEHAVIOR/RELATIONSHIP SKILLS:
• Speak and prepare oral and written communication clearly and effectively, fostering open communication, listen to others, and deliver presentations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate adaptability, and develop self through learning and feedback.
• Convey a sense of urgency, persistence, and commitment.
• Think strategically, analyze issues, use sound judgment, and innovate.
FARO is a great company with excellent benefits for you and your family. We not only care for our employees but also to their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care 401K with employer match Tuition reimbursement Training opportunities Wellness fairs Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about various issues affecting their lives Other employee events.
Do you make friends or build relationships easily?
Do you like to lead groups or persuade your friends?
Do you love working with state-of-the-art technology solutions?
FARO is seeking a Sales Engineer in the Albany, NY area who will work from a home based office. If you are a recent Engineering graduate in Mechanical, Aerospace or similar Engineering discipline who wants to work in the field helping customers solve their problems by demonstrating solutions and enhance manufacturing and quality programs, this is the ideal role for you. The individual who earns this position will become an expert Product Specialists and be responsible for supporting Account Managers throughout the sales cycle.FARO Technologies, Inc. is continuing to develop new products that will revolutionize and disrupt the high-tech measurement and imaging industry.
FARO® is the world leader in 3D imaging and measurement systems. We are a global company traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange with a passion for excellence and success.We have a culture of innovation and an absolute commitment to reliability at all touch points. FARO partners with each customer to simplify their work through innovative measures. We just celebrated our 30 year anniversary by having one of our valued customers, Paul Jr. Designs, build a custom FARO-themed chopper. FARO’s motorcycle build was recently featured on Discovery Channel’s popular television series American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior.FARO encourages employee success by offering excellent benefits and a variety of career and training opportunities. We are completely focused on simplifying processes through innovation, integrity, teamwork, accountability and a friendly work environment.
SCOPE: Perform duties to learn the sales process and provide application specific support at customer locations including troubleshooting and metrology expertise, initial equipment setup, and technical demonstrations of hardware and software products, guided by precedent and working within the limits of established policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Travel alongside Account Managers to understand the customer base, product applications, demonstration process and sales cycle. Establish and maintain credibility as technical subject matter expert and internal technical consultant. Provide application specific product demonstrations and support throughout the lead generation and sales process. Set up and test equipment at new customer installations. Assist customer in implementing customized FARO measurement solutions for customers’ specific processes and parts. Respond to technical support/assistance inquiries as directed. Actively seek ways to continuously improve products and services, providing feedback to Product Management.
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: On a regular basis, lifting of average or heavy weight materials over 50 lbs, occasional bending, stooping and upper body & arm rotation, frequent pushing, pulling, sitting, standing and reaching and some climbing.
HIRING REQUIREMENTS:Strong technical acumen / aptitude BS Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, related Engineering field, or equivalent experience Excellent understanding of 2D and 3D CAD Clear oral/written communications Interpersonal and team skills Eligible for US employment Valid Driver’s License & Clean Driving Record Up to 80% weekday travel
HIRING PREFERENCES:
• Sales or Customer Service experience
• Technical consulting experience
• Metrology and / or imaging applications experience
• Presentation skills
• GD&T experience
BEHAVIOR/RELATIONSHIP SKILLS:
• Speak and prepare oral and written communication clearly and effectively, fostering open communication, listen to others, and deliver presentations.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate adaptability, and develop self through learning and feedback.
• Convey a sense of urgency, persistence, and commitment.
• Think strategically, analyze issues, use sound judgment, and innovate.
FARO is a great company with excellent benefits for you and your family. We not only care for our employees but also to their immediate family members. We believe in a balanced work-life and have developed programs and benefits plans to support that ethic, such as:A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans Pre-tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care 401K with employer match Tuition reimbursement Training opportunities Wellness fairs Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees about various issues affecting their lives Other employee events.