technical sales engineer.

job summary:
Role Overview

As a key member of our global team, you will be responsible for expanding our presence in the U.S. automotive market. Your expertise will be vital in advancing cutting-edge thermal management technologies, managing strategic customer relationships, and driving the development of customized products. You will act as the primary technical point of contact, ensuring seamless communication between U.S. clients and our global R&D and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Technology & Product Development: Lead the application of our thermal management technologies within the U.S. automotive sector. This includes collaborating with global R&D teams to deliver product performance breakthroughs and managing the full product development lifecycle from client requirements to successful launch.
  
  
  
  
• Strategic Customer Engagement: Serve as a technical expert and trusted partner for key U.S. automotive OEMs (e.g., GM, Ford, Tesla) and Japanese manufacturers. Proactively identify and address customer technical needs, participate in project planning, and provide ongoing support to build lasting partnerships.
  
  
  
  
• Technical Support: Deliver comprehensive technical support throughout the customer lifecycle. This ranges from pre-sales consultations and project implementation to post-sales maintenance and product upgrades, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  
  
  
• 10 years of professional experience in automotive parts R&D.
  
  
  
  
• 5 years of experience specializing in electric compressors or related thermal management technologies.
  
  
  
  
• Experience engaging with U.S. automotive OEMs and an understanding of their technical and quality standards.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of automotive thermal management systems and relevant U.S. and international regulations.
  
  
  
  
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems independently and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.
  
  
  
  
• A customer-oriented mindset with experience gathering feedback and improving product offerings.
  
  
  
  
• Experience working with cross-cultural teams.
  
  

 
location: Farmington, Michigan
job type: Permanent
salary: $110,000 - 160,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

• Technology Innovation & Research
  
  Conduct advanced research on thermal management technologies in the U.S. automotive industry. Collaborate with global R&D teams to achieve product performance breakthroughs.
  
  
• Customized Technical Development
  
  Identify and communicate client-specific technical requirements across various industries. Propose feasible solutions aligned with company resources and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality project execution.
  
  
• Strategic Customer Engagement
  
  Build and maintain long-term relationships with strategic U.S. automotive clients. Provide comprehensive technical solutions and actively participate in customer project planning to promote innovative product applications.
  
  
• Engineering Support Lifecycle
  
  Deliver full-spectrum technical support, including pre-sales consultation, project implementation, and post-sales upgrades and maintenance, to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

Research & Development (5 years of experience is required)

Automotive (5 years of experience is required)

Electrical Compressors (3 years of experience is preferred)

Thermal (3 years of experience is preferred)

Technical

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.