CNC & Automation Technical Sales Applications Specialist

Build the Future of Precision Manufacturing

At EMAG, we believe our people are the engine behind every breakthrough. The EMAG Group empowers you to sharpen your talents through international exposure, challenging projects, and personalized development. At EMAG LLC, you’ll also benefit from a strong 401k match and a $0 employee premium for medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Your Impact

As a CNC & Automation Technical Sales Applications Specialist, you will be the technical conduit between customers and our Sales, Engineering, and Operations teams. You’ll translate requirements into feasible, cost-effective solutions and help deliver compelling proposals.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate RFQs, technical specifications, and process requirements to propose robust solutions.
• Create conceptual process flows, system layouts, equipment selections, and preliminary simulations.
• Highlight risks, feasibility constraints, and optimization paths to strengthen proposals.
• Ensure compliance with customer needs, engineering standards, and internal business metrics.

From Concept to Quote

• Prepare comprehensive technical sales quotations in collaboration with—and under the guidance of—the Technical Sales Manager.
• Develop cost sheets, analyze manufacturing cost structures, and define pricing inputs.
• Engage suppliers to gather cost details, validate feasibility, and confirm lead times.
• Produce technically accurate, competitive quotations aligned with profitability targets.

Partner Across the Business

• Support the Technical Sales Manager during customer presentations, technical discussions, and onsite/remote meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to clarify requirements and support feasibility reviews.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews for solution development, cost validation, and risk assessment.
• Assist with technical documentation, proposal packages, and customer-facing materials.

Technical Foundation

• Knowledge of machining processes: turning, grinding, gear hobbing, gear grinding, ECM/PECM, laser processing.
• Experience with robotics and automation integrated into CNC systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications, identifying steps, tolerances, and critical features.
• Active awareness of emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive trends.
• Continuous improvement mindset for tools, processes, and documentation within Technical Sales.

Customer Engagement & Travel

Travel domestically and internationally for customer visits, presentations, and project discussions. Provide professional, technically informed guidance to help customers decide with confidence.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5+ years in technical sales, applications engineering, or machinery/system integration.
• Experience with machining systems, manufacturing processes, or capital equipment preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at conveying complex ideas clearly.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Skills & Tools

• Data analysis and manipulation
• Mechanical design and engineering; product design experience
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Strong communication
• Process development
• CNC automation solutions