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Altorfer CAT

Sells, rents and services heavy equipment and power systems

Technical Sales Engineer - Power Systems

Full-TimeDeadline 5/16/27
$90k - $120k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Addison, IL, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Insurability and a valid driver's license are required.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or ten years of design and advanced industry experience is required.
  • Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and a customer relationship management system is required.
  • A clean driving record is required: no more than two minor violations within the past three years and no major violations within the past five years; a motor vehicle check will be conducted on the final candidate.
  • The role may require sitting for long periods, answering telephone calls, communicating in writing or using a keyboard, and traveling in a vehicle to and from locations.
  • The role may require walking, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds on a continuous basis.
  • Appropriate safety equipment, such as safety glasses or side shields, may be required when needed.
  • Flexibility to work varying schedules and hours as needed is required.
Responsibilities
  • Interface daily with other departments.
  • Maintain contact with consulting engineers and other potential customers.
  • Technically market Altorfer and Caterpillar power systems to the consulting engineer community.
  • Develop clean energy, utility, and distributed generation business throughout Altorfer's four-state territory.
  • Create and communicate product guide specifications, system one-line diagrams, general outline drawings, and product bulletins as required.
  • Perform top-level electrical and mechanical schematic design of customized power solutions, including power distribution, protective relay and control, UPS, communication, fuel, cooling, and exhaust systems.
  • Develop leads, generate new accounts, and build client relationships through direct mail, group presentations, lunch-and-learns, and an annual open house for continuing education credits.
  • Assist sales representatives in achieving forecasted sales budgets and quotas.
  • Monitor competitor activity and advise the supervisor of activities that may affect company objectives.
  • Stay current on product policies and programs.
  • Maintain sales professionalism through study and attendance at Caterpillar and other training seminars.
  • Establish a contact database and maintain activities, opportunities, accounts, and contact information in Sales Link.

About the company

Altorfer CAT is an equipment dealer that sells and rents machinery, engines, attachments and power systems for commercial and industrial use. Its product lines include construction and mining equipment, lift trucks, agricultural machinery and generator sets, backed by replacement parts and repair services. The company combines branch-based sales and service with field support, while its power-systems operation designs and produces generator packages for specific customer applications. Its territory covers eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, northern and central Illinois, and parts of northwest Indiana. Founded in 1957, Altorfer is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cedar Rapids, IA

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Qualifying new parents receive paid leave: Altorfer includes maternal, paternal and adoptive leave within the child's first year.
  • Approved study receives financial support: Altorfer reimburses part of tuition, books and required course fees.
  • Technical training includes paid experience: the Davenport ThinkBIG programme alternates college study with paid dealer internships.

What critics are saying

  • Travel is substantial for rental leadership: the vice-president vacancy requires 35-60% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
  • Vendor-tool experience is required: the Bartonville engineering vacancy requires CAT ET, monitoring software, SIS Web and TMI experience.
  • Training still involves heavy handling: the Davenport internship specifies lifting loads of 75-100 pounds.

What makes Altorfer CAT unique

  • Ownership spans three generations: Altorfer describes its transition to third-generation family ownership.
  • Its dealership extends beyond Caterpillar: Altorfer also lists authorised relationships with Mitsubishi, JLG, FENDT, CLAAS and Trail King.
  • Equipment monitoring supports remote diagnosis: Altorfer advertises connected devices that allow dealer troubleshooting without a site visit.

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