Application Sales Engineer I at Sepro America Llc – WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania

About Sepro AmericaSepro 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 OverviewThe 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 DoQuoting & ConfigurationPrepare 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 OwnershipReview 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 SupportServe 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 NotNot 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.

QualificationsBachelor’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 LikeFast 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 & BenefitsPerformance-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 PathThis 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