Sales Application Engineer, Cleanroom

AAON, Inc.•Redmond, OR

9d•$128,051 - $192,076•Hybrid

About The Position

Position Summary: The Department Technical Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting the Sales Application Engineering team by providing advanced technical expertise, reviewing and guiding complex project designs, and acting as a key liaison across departments. This role is ideal for a senior-level SAE who thrives on solving problems, mentoring peers, and ensuring technical excellence across the project lifecycle—from quotation through release to manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership Serve as a go-to expert for complex or custom project quotations, designs, and engineering challenges. Review and validate engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for accuracy and compliance. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to fellow team members, sharing knowledge and best practices. Project Support & Coordination Collaborate with sales reps, customers, and internal teams to clarify technical requirements and guide viable solutions. Support the development of accurate, competitive pricing and configuration for custom HVAC and modular systems. Assist in coordinating project-related information with internal teams including Engineering, Production, and Purchasing. Process and Quality Assurance Contribute to the improvement and adoption of department standards, tools, and templates used in quoting and order processing. Ensure technical consistency and integrity in documentation released to manufacturing. Help troubleshoot production issues related to released designs when needed. Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as a technical liaison between Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to align project requirements and timelines. Support change order evaluations and updates without impacting production schedules or ship dates

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred, equivalent experience considered.
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Sales Application Engineering, Technical Sales, or similar.
Strong technical proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor) and blueprint interpretation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to team-wide initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Solid understanding of custom HVAC or mechanical systems is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Serve as a go-to expert for complex or custom project quotations, designs, and engineering challenges.
Review and validate engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to fellow team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
Collaborate with sales reps, customers, and internal teams to clarify technical requirements and guide viable solutions.
Support the development of accurate, competitive pricing and configuration for custom HVAC and modular systems.
Assist in coordinating project-related information with internal teams including Engineering, Production, and Purchasing.
Contribute to the improvement and adoption of department standards, tools, and templates used in quoting and order processing.
Ensure technical consistency and integrity in documentation released to manufacturing.
Help troubleshoot production issues related to released designs when needed.
Act as a technical liaison between Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to align project requirements and timelines.
Support change order evaluations and updates without impacting production schedules or ship dates