Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems)

Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Location: Remote from East TN, Northern GA and Western SC Salary: Base $50,000-$65,000 + Uncapped Commission + Bonus (Annual Est. $80K-$115K+) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, $525/Month Car Allowance Job Type: Full-Time Typical Hours: M-F, 7:00am - 5:00pm Flexible Start Date: ASAP Sponsorship: Not Available Relocation Assistance: Not Available Southeast Territory: East TN, Northern GA, Western SC & Eastern Alabama Travel: On the road 3-4 days per week, including occasional overnight stays **Open to entry level candidates with Engineering degrees** Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Description Our client in the industrial manufacturing solutions industry is looking for a Sales Engineer to add to their team covering their Southeast territory. In this role, you will serve as a technical consultant and customer-facing manufacturing specialist, helping customers improve coating and finishing processes through industrial paint, powder coating, and finishing systems. Common product lines include Graco, Binks & Gema . The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline OR hands-on experience supporting industrial paint, powder coating, finishing, fluid handling, pumps, metering/mixing systems, or other industrial process equipment. To succeed in this role, you must be technically curious, relationship-driven, and comfortable solving real-world production challenges while supporting the sales process from discovery through implementation. Our client values strong character and provides structured technical training to support long-term success . This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organization known for its strong culture and long-tenured employees while building a rewarding career with uncapped earning potential and a unique blend of engineering, customer support, and consultative sales. Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Responsibilities • Evaluate customer finishing production lines and identify process improvement opportunities • Recommend industrial paint, powder coating, & finishing equipment based on customer applications • Partner with sales to support customer meetings, presentations, and technical recommendations • Conduct equipment demonstrations for customers and manufacturing teams • Assess existing coating systems and recommend equipment upgrades or process improvements • Configure coating application equipment and finishing systems based on customer requirements • Create bills of materials (BOMs) to support customer quotes and proposals • Assist with implementation, startup, and commissioning of recommended solutions • Troubleshoot coating application equipment and manufacturing process challenges • Provide technical training on equipment operation, maintenance, and best practices • Stay current on coating technologies, finishing equipment, and industry trends Sales Engineer (Paint, Powder Coating & Finishing Systems) Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR hands-on fluid handling equipment experience is required • Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills are required • Strong customer-facing, consultative communication and relationship-building skills are required • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory are required