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Sales Engineer
Germany (Remote)
Shape the Future of Robotics
Robots that assist in surgery. Automated systems transforming global supply chains. Precision technologies enabling semiconductor innovation.
Behind many of these breakthroughs is the motion control technology that makes them possible.
At Novanta, we partner with some of the world's most innovative OEMs, helping them bring next-generation technologies to market through industry-leading motion control, encoder, motor and force torque sensing solutions.
We're looking for a commercially driven Sales Engineer to help accelerate our growth across Germany and strategic EMEA markets, working directly with customers developing the future of robotics, medical technology, semiconductor equipment and advanced automation solutions.
If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, building trusted customer relationships and influencing major technology programmes from concept through production, we'd love to hear from you.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Work With Technologies That Matter
Join a business whose products sit at the heart of some of the world's most advanced robotic and automation applications. From surgical robotics to humanoid systems and satellite communications, your work will directly support innovations that are changing industries.
Be More Than a Salesperson
This is not a transactional sales role. You'll become a trusted technical advisor to engineering teams, programme leaders, procurement specialists and senior decision-makers at leading OEMs.
Own Your Territory
You'll enjoy significant autonomy to build relationships, develop strategy, identify new opportunities and drive long-term growth across Germany and selected EMEA accounts.
Join a Growing Market
Robotics, automation and intelligent manufacturing continue to attract significant investment globally. You'll represent a highly respected technology business positioned at the centre of those trends.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Growing revenue, bookings and strategic customer relationships across Germany
Developing and executing territory and account growth plans
Identifying and converting new business opportunities with OEM customers
Managing complex technical sales cycles and design-win opportunities
Collaborating with engineering, quality, procurement, product management and executive stakeholders
Negotiating commercial agreements with new and existing customers
Providing accurate forecasting and opportunity management through Salesforce
Working closely with colleagues across Novanta's global commercial organisation
What We're Looking For
You may not tick every box, but successful candidates will typically bring:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline
Experience selling highly engineered products or solutions into OEM customers
Strong technical understanding of motion control technologies, including motors, encoders, drives or related automation products
Experience supporting customers through complex qualification or design-in processes
A track record of managing long sales cycles and multiple stakeholders
Experience within at least two of the following markets: Robotics Medical Robotics Semiconductor Metrology…