Sales Engineer with a Focus on Powertrain Testing
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 3, 2026.
Set your career in motion with ATESTEO. Join the leader in drivetrain testing at our new test center in East Lansing, Michigan!
About us
ATESTEO is the worldwide leading independent drivetrain specialist, offering automobile manufacturers around the globe a full range of powertrain testing and engineering services. We support manufacturers of passenger cars, commercial trucks, rail vehicles, and off-road vehicles to develop best-in-class drive systems for internal combustion engines, electric and hybrid vehicle drive systems, and propulsion systems of the future.
ATESTEO combines testing and engineering depth, continuous innovation, and superior execution to deliver reliable and valid test results.
Our innovative strength relies on the expertise and experience of each and every employee. It is their qualifications and motivation that make us the leading specialist in drivetrain testing. Come join our collegial environment and shape the future of mobility!
ATESTEO is growing! We are opening a new test center in Lansing, Michigan - the perfect opportunity for you to contribute to building our newest location from the ground up. Get in on the action and bring your ideas to life!
Your Responsibilities
- Represent the company professionally during customer visits and meetings with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and support achievement of sales targets
- Present technical information and testing solutions to customers to support the sale of powertrain testing products and services
- Understand customer testing requirements and communicate technical needs clearly to engineering and operations teams
- Coordinate with engineering teams on customer requirements and manage follow-up discussions to ensure timely and accurate responses
- Utilize sales and business-development tools, including CRM systems, LinkedIn, Apollo, and other approved platforms
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of customer meetings, technical discussions, requirements, opportunities, and next steps
- Manage the sales pipeline and provide accurate weekly forecasts and reporting to management
- Prepare and support proposals, presentations, and technical documentation for customer opportunities
- Actively support the introduction and commercialization of new testing products, services, and capabilities
- Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, symposiums, and other industry events in collaboration with Marketing
- Collaborate closely with Global Sales Teams to share market intelligence, customer requirements, opportunities, and best practices
- Analyze North American sales activity, market developments, customer trends, and competitive conditions and provide regular reports to management
- Work closely with engineering, test operations, and management to develop solutions that meet customer requirements while supporting company profitability
- Follow and comply with all applicable requirements, procedures, and processes established under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/IEC 17025
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Strong understanding of North American testing, products, and services
- Understanding of contract testing services
- You are confident and comfortable explaining mechanical and electrical solutions
- You are customer focused and can demonstrate sales growth in previous roles
- You are a realist who manages tough situations
- You have a strong inner drive and are reliable
- You have a strong will to succeed with customers
- Strong negotiating skills, fiscally aware, and desire to drive profits
- You have a willingness to travel
Why you should work with us
ATESTEO offers unique experiences and personalized career development in a variety of interesting jobs at a growing international company. You can expect a top-notch work atmosphere with quick decision-making processes, pleasant and personal interaction, respectful cooperation with supervisors and colleagues, and ergonomic and safe workplace design.
Furthermore we offe you:
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, matching 401k, paid vacation and company holidays
- Support from the back office, specialist departments and service engineers with extensive experience with our products and services
- A working environment for technology enthusiasts with the flair of a successfully matured start-up launched at RWTH Aachen, one of the largest technical universities in Germany and one of the top 100 in the world
- Working based in USA
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Ready to join our team? Apply now!
We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
VISA LANGUAGE
ATESTEO does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this position, please only apply if you DO NOT need sponsorship to work in the Unites States now or in the future. We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship