Inside Sales Engineer Intern (Industrial Automation)

Location: Saddle Brook, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $25.00 per hour

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, through Westlock Controls, develops and supports industrial valve automation and process control products.

What you will do

• Support RFQs involving switchboxes, positioners, transmitters, accessories, and related controls and monitoring products.
• Review customer specifications, datasheets, engineering documentation, hazardous-area certifications, and enclosure ratings.
• Provide product selection guidance and develop technical proposals and optimized solutions with Engineering and Product Management.
• Prepare quotations, follow up on opportunities, enter sales orders, and provide post-sale customer support.
• Improve quotation, order-entry, CRM, quote-tool, reporting, and customer-support processes.
• Process return goods authorizations, establish customer accounts, and assist with reporting and team development.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, industrial distribution, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, self-motivation, competitiveness, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, distributors, engineers, sales personnel, and cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Two or more years of experience with industrial automation, valves, actuators, instrumentation, process control, or related products.
• Experience with technical quotations, engineered products, project sales, or application engineering.
• Knowledge of hazardous-area certifications, valve automation, positioners, limit switches, pneumatic actuators, or process automation equipment.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, or CPQ systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) contribution and company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and potential performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Mentorship, technical training, and cross-functional exposure for long-term career development.