Sales Engineer Intern

As a Sales Engineer Intern, you’ll work alongside our sales and engineering teams to help customers find the right fluid power solutions. You’ll learn the products, take part in customer conversations, and complete a project that contributes to the business.

What You’ll Do

• Learn hydraulic and pneumatic components, systems, and applications through hands-on training and mentorship
• Support Sales Engineers in reviewing customer requirements and preparing quotes, product recommendations, and technical proposals
• Research and compare component specifications such as pressure, flow, and operating conditions to match customer needs
• Join customer calls, site visits, and application reviews as an observer, then as a contributor
• Maintain accurate customer and opportunity records in our CRM
• Help prepare technical documentation, presentations, and product comparison materials
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and operations to follow orders and answer customer questions
• Complete an intern project [e.g., analyzing quote data, building a product selection tool, or improving a sales process] and present results to the team

What We’re Looking For

• Required
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining technical ideas to non-technical audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort learning new software
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to ask questions
• Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
• Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.