Sales Development Engineering Intern

Emerson · Austin, TX, United States · 1 month ago

Work mode: Hybrid
Seniority: Intern
Employment: Internship
Category: Sales

National Instruments (NI) is now the Test & Measurement (T&M) business unit in Emerson's portfolio.

The Sales Development Engineer (SDE) intern role is designed for engineers who want to develop careers in technical sales, applications engineering, and technical marketing. You will benefit from training programs, including training on T&M products and related technologies, our sales process, public speaking and on our customers and markets they serve. Come join our team!

We're looking for engineers who thrive in teams and enjoy time spent with customers discussing complex engineering problems! Applicants will demonstrate resilience and a passion to excel. The successful applicant will demonstrate confidence in sharing new insights and strive to keep updated with market developments, competitors, customer demand, and new product lines to develop their technical competence, customer understanding, and soft skills.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Spend your first weeks in rapid learning, gaining expertise with T&M tools and our sales process while supporting T&M customers and their technical challenges
After training, you will partner with an Account Manager to support customer sales requests and customer configurations
Develop test and measurement expertise to equip you for your future career
Work collaboratively with many departments, including sales, marketing, technical support, operations, and business units
Travel to a customer site to provide a demo and/ or product presentations
Collaborate with our partner and distribution channel

Who You Are:

You place a high value on proactive customer facing activity. You demonstrate strong initiative and problem-solving skills. You love learning about new technology. You are passionate about establishing and building relationships through exceptional communication and customer advocacy. You are energetic, enthusiastic, and maintain a positive outlook. You gain the respect of others, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are seen as a leader. You listen attentively and are able to grasp fast-paced technical conversations. You navigate ambiguity and balance multiple stakeholder perspectives. You have a strong customer service attitude, work ethic and drive to succeed

For This Role, You Will Need:

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering
Strong desire to pursue a long-term career in technical sales, marketing, or applications engineering
Understanding of electronics, computers, and high-level programming languages (C, Python, LabVIEW, etc)
Ability to relocate to Austin, TX for the summer
Available for 1 week of travel
English language competency and effective communication skill
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Experience with LabVIEW or test instrumentation
Previous sales or customer facing experience
Leadership of teams, organizations, or projects will provide a step up into the program
Confidence presenting to audiences of unique background and experiences

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

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