Stratford, United States | Posted on 02/10/2026
Salary 70,000-100,000 depending on experience
City Stratford
State/Province Connecticut
Country United States
About Us About 360 Recruiting Group: We are the trusted partner to many small-mid-sized businesses throughout New England. As a dedicated partner, we work as an extension of their organization, offering full-service recruiting to hire for direct and permanent positions with our clients. Please view the specific job descriptions to learn more about the companies with which we partner.
Job Description TechnicalSales Engineer J.R.Merritt Controls, located in Stratford CT, has been a leading voice in the evolution of industrial control and human interface solutions since the mid-1980's. For over 30 years, we've been proud to help our customers experience heightened levels of machine operator productivity, comfort and safety.
Why Work With Us:
A competitive compensation between $70-100K annually, based on experience and merit
Annual Bonus
A full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision insurance as well as Short & Long term disability insurance
401K retirement plan with 4% company match
Up to 3 weeks of Paid Time Off to start
Small company environment so you can have a significant impact and real opportunity for growth
Clean and friendly work environment
The Position: The Techncial Sales Engineer will serve as the critical link between Sales, Engineering, and Production teams. This role is responsible for translating customer requests into clear technical specifications, ensuring feasibility of proposed solutions, and maintaining seamless communication through the sales-to-production process. Responsibilities include:
Manage and coordinate the successful implementation of special and custom projects, including non-standard customer inquiries, active orders with custom components, and cross-functional technical product analyses
Collaborate closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Production, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure clear ownership, efficient resource sharing, and on-time project delivery
Partner with Engineering to design and tailor technical solutions that meet client specifications and support both custom and standard product development
Support sales activities by providing technical expertise, approving sales quotes, and developing technical proposals
Oversee project timelines from pre-sales through production, ensuring smooth execution, accurate documentation, and successful implementation of new products and components
Coordinate the development and implementation of comprehensive work instructions for new products and components to ensure long-term quality, precision, and manufacturability; occasionally facilitating Production’s adoption of new components with hands‑on technical support
Analyze the performance, feasibility, and cost of special components to determine opportunities for expansion into future stock or standard production
Monitor industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies while collaborating with Marketing, Sales, and R&D to position offerings effectively
Participate in occasional travel, including tradeshows, customer visits, and sales engagements
About You:
You have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or equivalent experience
You have at least 3 years of project management experience and 1+ years of technical sales experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated
Advanced degree in relevant field (Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, etc.) and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
We are continuing to grow and expand the business and it’s an exciting time to join the team. If you are looking to join an innovative, supportive, and growing company that values its employees, we want to hear from you! Learn more about J.R. Merritt at https://jrmerritt.com/.
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Salary 70,000-100,000 depending on experience
City Stratford
State/Province Connecticut
Country United States
About Us About 360 Recruiting Group: We are the trusted partner to many small-mid-sized businesses throughout New England. As a dedicated partner, we work as an extension of their organization, offering full-service recruiting to hire for direct and permanent positions with our clients. Please view the specific job descriptions to learn more about the companies with which we partner.
Job Description TechnicalSales Engineer J.R.Merritt Controls, located in Stratford CT, has been a leading voice in the evolution of industrial control and human interface solutions since the mid-1980's. For over 30 years, we've been proud to help our customers experience heightened levels of machine operator productivity, comfort and safety.
Why Work With Us:
A competitive compensation between $70-100K annually, based on experience and merit
Annual Bonus
A full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision insurance as well as Short & Long term disability insurance
401K retirement plan with 4% company match
Up to 3 weeks of Paid Time Off to start
Small company environment so you can have a significant impact and real opportunity for growth
Clean and friendly work environment
The Position: The Techncial Sales Engineer will serve as the critical link between Sales, Engineering, and Production teams. This role is responsible for translating customer requests into clear technical specifications, ensuring feasibility of proposed solutions, and maintaining seamless communication through the sales-to-production process. Responsibilities include:
Manage and coordinate the successful implementation of special and custom projects, including non-standard customer inquiries, active orders with custom components, and cross-functional technical product analyses
Collaborate closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Production, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure clear ownership, efficient resource sharing, and on-time project delivery
Partner with Engineering to design and tailor technical solutions that meet client specifications and support both custom and standard product development
Support sales activities by providing technical expertise, approving sales quotes, and developing technical proposals
Oversee project timelines from pre-sales through production, ensuring smooth execution, accurate documentation, and successful implementation of new products and components
Coordinate the development and implementation of comprehensive work instructions for new products and components to ensure long-term quality, precision, and manufacturability; occasionally facilitating Production’s adoption of new components with hands‑on technical support
Analyze the performance, feasibility, and cost of special components to determine opportunities for expansion into future stock or standard production
Monitor industry trends, competitive products, and emerging technologies while collaborating with Marketing, Sales, and R&D to position offerings effectively
Participate in occasional travel, including tradeshows, customer visits, and sales engagements
About You:
You have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or equivalent experience
You have at least 3 years of project management experience and 1+ years of technical sales experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated
Advanced degree in relevant field (Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, etc.) and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
We are continuing to grow and expand the business and it’s an exciting time to join the team. If you are looking to join an innovative, supportive, and growing company that values its employees, we want to hear from you! Learn more about J.R. Merritt at https://jrmerritt.com/.
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