Japanese Bilingual Sales Engineer - Mechanical / Structural Engineering
1Powerconsulting
·Today
- Location
- Durham
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Position:Sales Engineer (Mechanical / Structural Engineering)
Working Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (1 hr lunch)
Working style: Direct hire, Full-time
Location: Durham, NC or Remote from home office within the US
Summary:
We are expanding strategically into North America with the launch of a new office in Durham, NC. As a founding member of this location, the Sales Engineer will play a critical role in both technical engineering support and business development. The ideal candidate will help grow the company by identifying potential customers and acting as a coordinator to facilitate work transfers from clients. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, client engagement, and leadership, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
Essential Duties:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients by understanding their technical needs and making effective proposals.
- Support business development activities such as trade shows, networking events, and client meetings.
- Serve as a liaison between clients and internal engineering teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Contribute to the establishment and growth of new offices as a founding member.
- Inspect and advise on deliverables.
- Writing documents such as emails and reports.
- Accompanying on business trips within the US.
- Assisting in client development.
Compensation/Benefits:
- 5 days of sick leave (1st year of employment will be 3 days of sick leave)
- Vacation
- Health, Dental, Vision Ins.
- Retirement plan
- Relocation cost assistance: up to $3,000
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical / structural engineering roles is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in project management or project leadership.
- Ability to use MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work independently.
- Willingness to travel within the U.S. as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working for a Japanese company.
- Japanese (Beginner)
- Proficiency in 3D CAD.