Pre Sales Engineer

• The Pre Sales Engineer is responsible for analyzing client and tender requirements to recommend appropriate elevator systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting the sales process. This role requires technical acumen to develop specifications, perform traffic analyses, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role is achieved through a keen understanding of elevator technology, effective communication, and collaboration with sales and engineering teams to deliver tailored elevator solutions.

General

• Analyze client and tender requirements, such as building type, height, traffic flow, and usage, to recommend suitable elevator systems (passenger, freight, panoramic lifts, etc.).
• Perform traffic analysis to determine the number, speed, and capacity of elevators as required.
• Ensure compliance with local codes, safety standards, and regulations.
• Develop detailed technical specifications and input specifications into the E-gis system.
• Coordinate and prepare drawings/layouts based on technical specifications, including shaft size, machine room, pit depth, and headroom.
• Request CIF/FOB prices to factory and collaborate with internal teams to estimate pricing.
• Support sales team in meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Clarify technical queries during the bidding stage and respond to RFQs/RFPs and tender documents.
• Review tender documents, identify technical requirements, prepare compliance sheets, and deviation lists, and ensure all submissions meet project specifications.
• Transfer all technical details to the execution team.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by superiors from time to time, such as production and shipments.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple activities
• Self-motivated with skills to motivate others

• Engineering Degree or equivalent bachelor
• 1-3 years of experience preferably in the elevator field
• CAD (AutoCAD) knowledge
• Possession of a KSA Driving License