Sales Engineer - Metals

Your role: Please note: Candidates must have deep, firsthand operational experience in metals processing, specifically with Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM) and Vacuum Arc Remelting (VAR). Experience should go beyond theoretical knowledge and include direct involvement in furnace operation, process optimization, troubleshooting, maintenance, within specialty metals production environments. Preferred candidates will have backgrounds in operations, process engineering, or maintenance leadership within facilities producing high-performance alloys, aerospace-grade materials, titanium, nickel-based superalloys, or specialty steels. Relocation assistance may be offered for the ideal candidate. Leybold North America is accelerating growth in the metals and specialty alloys market, and this role plays a key part in that expansion. We are seeking a driven, team-oriented professional who excels at winning new business and developing long-term relationships. This position combines strong business development with strategic account ownership. You will target superalloy and advanced metallurgical operationsbuilding pipeline, securing new accounts, and growing them into high-value partnerships. You will lead business development across the Southern U.S., owning demand generation, pipeline creation, new customer acquisition, and account growth for Leybold's vacuum and engineered solutions portfolio. Success in this role means opening new doors, winning business, and driving sustained revenue growth.