About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role overview

Join a confidential client as a Mechanical Engineering Sales Assistant supporting HVAC product lines. This entry-level, technical-sales support role is ideal for someone with a mechanical engineering background who wants hands-on exposure to HVAC product families, technical take-offs, and customer-facing support in Sayreville, NJ. You’ll support the sales team by translating mechanical drawings into material needs, performing quantitative take-offs, and supplying internal and external technical support.

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What You’ll Do

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Learn in depth the HVAC products represented by the confidential client
• Provide technical support to internal colleagues and external customers
• Prepare quantitative take-offs, product orders, and related documentation using standard software tools
• Support sales engineers with product selections, submittals, and proposal preparation
• Track order status and assist with order entry in ERP systems as needed
• Participate in in-house and factory product training sessions

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (four‑year) OR 1–2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings accurately
• Comfortable learning product families and translating technical requirements into solutions
• Proficiency or willingness to learn software tools such as Bluebeam, Microsoft Outlook, ordering systems, and ERP (Microsoft Navision preferred)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work collaboratively with sales and engineering teams
• Customer-focused mindset and willingness to assist both internal and external stakeholders

Preferred (nice-to-have)

• Prior exposure to HVAC equipment, air distribution, fan systems, or air handling units
• Experience with quantitative take-offs or construction submittals

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual salary (source): $49,387 (estimated; final offer based on experience)
• Opportunity for advancement within the sales/engineering track
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, and paid holidays
• Structured product training — both in-house and factory training provided
• Supportive team environment with mentorship from experienced sales engineers

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Location & schedule

• Location: Sayreville, NJ (on-site / office-based role; local candidates preferred)
• Full-time employment
• Occasional travel to vendor/factory training or project sites may be required

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Why apply via Careertakes

As a third-party recruiting partner, Careertakes connects candidates to this confidential client and can help surface similar entry-level engineering and technical sales roles in the HVAC and building systems space. If your profile is a fit, you may be matched with additional relevant opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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