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Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.\nAll for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.\nJob Summary\nThe Sales Engineer II is an intermidate technical role responsible for independently supporting pre-sales activities by delivering technical presentations, solution demonstrations, and consultative guidance to customers. This role applies solid technical knowledge and customer-facing skills to help sales teams articulate value, validate technical fit, and progress opportunities through the sales cycle. 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The role requires stronger technical judgment, the ability to tailor solutions to customer needs, and effective collaboration with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams.\nThis position typically reports to a Senior Sales Engineer, Sales Engineering Manager, or Commercial Leader.\nKey Responsibilities\nIndependent Pre-Sales Technical Execution\nIndependently support sales opportunities with technical expertise\nParticipate in customer discovery to understand technical requirements and use cases\nTranslate customer needs into appropriate solution recommendations\nProduct Demonstrations & Technical Presentations\nPlan and deliver effective product demonstrations (virtual or in-person)\nTailor demonstrations to specific customer scenarios and industries\nPresent technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences\nSolution Design & Configuration\nDevelop and recommend solution architectures within defined scope\nPerform standard solution sizing, configuration, and compatibility assessments\nIdentify technical risks or gaps and propose mitigation strategies\nProof-of-Concept & Technical Validation\nSupport or lead routine proof-of-concepts, pilots, or evaluations\nCoordinate technical validation activities with internal teams\nDocument outcomes and technical findings to support sales decisions\nCustomer Engagement & Relationship Support\nServe as a trusted technical partner during customer engagements\nRespond to technical questions, RFIs, or solution clarification requests\nSupport follow-through on technical commitments made during sales cycles\nCollaboration with Sales & Cross-Functional Teams\nPartner closely with Account Executives and Sales Managers\nCoordinate with Product Management, Engineering, and Support to address requirements\nProvide feedback from the field to inform product and solution improvements\nTechnical Documentation & Sales Support\nContribute to technical proposals, solution descriptions, and sales collateral\nDocument standard configurations, demo setups, and best practices\nMaintain accurate records of technical engagement activities in CRM or sales tools\nTools, Systems & Process Discipline\nUse CRM, demo platforms, and configuration tools consistently\nFollow sales engineering engagement processes and standards\nSupport reporting on technical sales activity as required\nKnowledge Development & Continuous Improvement\nDeepen expertise in products, technologies, and competitive solutions\nStay current on industry trends and customer challenges\nShare best practices and lessons learned with the sales engineering team\nInformal Mentorship\nProvide informal guidance to Sales Engineer I roles\nSupport onboarding and knowledge sharing within the team\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field required\nTypically 2-4 years of experience in sales engineering, solutions consulting, technical support, or customer-facing technical roles\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nStrong working knowledge of products, solutions, and underlying technologies\nAbility to independently manage standard pre-sales technical engagements\nStrong presentation and technical communication skills\nAbility to translate technical concepts into business value\nSolid problem-solving and troubleshooting capability\nComfortable interacting with customers and influencing technical decisions\nProfessional judgment, responsiveness, and accountability\nAdditional Job Details\nTechnical - T2\nOrganizational Impact\nWorks to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job family results, using practical technical principles\nIntermediate-level technical contributor; 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All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf\nWork Shift Schedule\nNo Soliciting\nNidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. 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