Sales Engineer (Logistics Automation)

Location: Maia, Portugal

Company

hirify.global Supply Chain develops technology solutions for warehousing, logistics, transportation, and material-handling operations.

What you will do

• Analyze customer requirements, RFQs, layouts, technical specifications, and proposed concepts against the product solutions portfolio.
• Design optimized equipment configurations and prepare competitive technical-commercial proposals.
• Assess customization costs and identify opportunities to improve performance, manufacturability, cost efficiency, and maintainability.
• Define technical assumptions, exclusions, and scope boundaries while reviewing BOMs and equipment lists for gaps and risks.
• Coordinate technical clarifications with customers, Sales, Engineering, and suppliers throughout the quotation process.
• Prepare technical documentation, support project handovers, and improve design standards, costing tools, templates, and documentation.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrotechnical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation, Logistics Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar technical role, ideally in material handling, conveyor systems, automation, industrial machinery, or related industries.
• Experience in application engineering, proposal engineering, technical sales support, or solution design.
• Ability to review technical layouts, equipment specifications, BOMs, and engineering documentation and translate customer requirements into practical solutions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, plus AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
• Professional proficiency in English, with strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce or Dynamics.
• Knowledge of SAP or another ERP system.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on creativity, energy, and knowledge sharing.
• Flexible time schedule.
• Daily fresh fruit, bread, and yogurt.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal Hazards Insurance.
• Active protocols with external partners.