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Sales Engineer

Adecco Permanent Recruitment, San Diego, CA, United States


Sales Engineer – Robotics, Imaging & Automation

We’re growing and looking for a Sales Engineer or Sales Manager who can build long‑term global OEM relationships and help customers solve complex technical challenges in robotics, drones, autonomous systems, and advanced imaging.

If you love translating engineering needs into real-world solutions—and want to work closely with engineering and manufacturing—this could be a great fit.

This role is

onsite, Monday–Friday

with a collaborative, high‑ownership team.

What You’ll Do:

Manage OEM customer relationships from first conversation through production

Prospect and qualify new accounts across robotics, drone, imaging, and automotive automation markets

Translate technical requirements into viable optical/camera solutions in partnership with engineering

Prepare quotes, proposals, and oversee order flow

Communicate project status, timelines, and technical details to customers

Represent the company at key industry events (SPIE, Automate, VISION)

Build long‑term, solution‑focused partnerships—not transactional sales

What You’ll Need:

STEM degree preferred (Engineering, Physics, Optics, Robotics, etc.)

Industry experience in imaging, optics, robotics, or cameras can substitute

1–2+ years of experience

in a technical, engineering, or customer‑facing role

Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work through complex challenges

Excellent communicator able to simplify technical concepts

Organized, self‑directed, and comfortable owning your workflow

Social, outgoing, and globally minded

Preferred

Experience with optics, imaging, robotics, drones, or related technologies

Background in B2B solution sales or OEM account management

Familiarity working alongside engineering/manufacturing teams

Who Thrives Here You enjoy a small‑team environment, working hands‑on, collaborating with engineers, solving complex customer challenges, and building relationships that last years—not weeks.

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, you may email your up‑to‑date, professional CV/resume to Tim Dameron at timothy.dameron@adeccona.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

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