Graduate Sales Engineer
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Sales & Business Development · Technical Sales
In short
Emerson seeks a Graduate Sales Engineer in Shanghai for a 1-3 year development program focused on technical and business skills. The role involves structured learning, customer engagement, and cross-functional collaboration, leading to a permanent placement.
Responsibilities
- Develop practical knowledge of NI products, test and measurement fundamentals, and industry applications.
- Configure solutions, troubleshoot customer use cases, and support proof-of-concept activities.
- Work with application engineers to develop technical solutions aligned to customer use cases.
- Engage with Sales Engineers and Account Managers in customer meetings, demonstrations, and technical discussions.
- Assist in identifying, qualifying, and following up on customer opportunities to understand pipeline development.
- Participate in customer engagements to understand business challenges and solution requirements.
- Get involved in marketing initiatives, including events, webinars, campaigns, and customer education activities.
- Create and adapt technical and commercial content that helps customers better understand NI solutions.
- Take part in university engagement and user community initiatives.
- Gain exposure to sales processes, pipeline management, and internal systems.
- Coordinate with sales, marketing, and technical teams to support customer opportunities.
- Develop an understanding of how solutions translate into business outcomes.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
- Foundational understanding of electronics, systems, or programming, such as Python, C, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English; local language proficiency may be required depending on the region.
- Interest in customer-facing roles that combine technical knowledge with business engagement.
- Willingness to participate in a structured early-career development program with cross-functional collaboration and potential cross-city exposure.
Desired Qualifications
- Exposure to test and measurement systems or NI / LabVIEW platforms.
- Internship, academic, or project experience involving hands-on technical problem solving.
- Experience presenting, explaining, or demonstrating technical concepts.
- Interest in marketing activities, content development, or community engagement.
Benefits
- Structured learning, mentoring, 1:1 coaching, customer-facing assignments, and regular development conversations.
- Supportive global company environment.
- Competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
- Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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