Thinking Nodes GbR is a Cologne-based engineering software company building simulation and digital twin tools. Our newest product is a browser-based CAE pre-processor for sheet-metal parts. It imports STEP and IGES assemblies, cleans the geometry, mid-surfaces sheet parts, imports spot welds, meshes in batch against defined quality criteria and exports solver-ready LS-DYNA and Nastran decks.

Every automated step is logged and explained, so an engineer can see why each element passes or fails. Today the product runs as a hosted service with built-in quality profiles for crash (5 mm) and NVH (8 mm) meshes. Customer-specific quality profiles and on-premise installation are in development.

We are launching in India and are hiring our first Technical Sales Engineer there. You will work directly with the founder, who leads pricing and closing. Your job is to build the pipeline, run first demos and make the product known among CAE engineers. This is an entry-level role with a clear path into account management as the Indian business grows.

What you will do

Sales

- Research and build a list of target accounts: CAE service firms, automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers and EV start-ups in Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
- Reach CAE heads, founders and engineering managers by LinkedIn, email and phone, and book discovery calls.
- Run first calls and product demos on sample or non-confidential customer parts.
- Support paid 30-day pilots with the founder and our application engineer: collect test parts, track results and summarise them for the customer.
- Prepare quotations from our approved price list for the founder's approval.
- Keep the CRM up to date and send a short weekly report on meetings, pipeline and lost deals.

Marketing





- Post on LinkedIn and help produce short demo recordings, case studies and benchmark results.
- Organise webinars and email campaigns.
- Attend industry events such as NAFEMS India and SAEINDIA conferences, and set up demos and meetings around them.
- Build contacts with engineering colleges, training institutes and student teams (BAJA SAEINDIA, Formula Bharat) for our academic programme.

Market feedback

- Pass customer feedback to the product team: missing features, solver and workflow needs, objections and reactions to price.
- Track competitors and their pricing in India.

What you bring

Must have

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automobile or Production Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
- 0 to 2 years of experience in CAE, FEA, CAD or technical sales. Freshers with strong CAE training are welcome.
- Basic understanding of the CAE workflow: geometry clean-up, meshing, model build, solving and post-processing.
- Hands-on exposure to at least one of ANSA, HyperMesh, LS-DYNA, Nastran or Ansys, through work, coursework or a certification course.
- Good spoken and written English; confident on calls and video demos with engineers.
- Willingness to travel within India, mainly between Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Nice to have

- An internship or first job at a CAE service firm, OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
- Experience in a BAJA SAEINDIA,



Formula Bharat or similar student team.
- Hindi and a regional language such as Marathi, Tamil, Telugu or Kannada.
- Experience with a CRM (HubSpot, Zoho or Salesforce) and LinkedIn outreach.

How you work

- You are a self-starter who is comfortable building something current with a small team.
- You can explain a technical product simply and listen carefully to what engineers need.
- You are honest with customers about what the product can do today and what it cannot do yet.
- You are organised and follow up on every lead.

What we offer

- Fixed salary of ₹2.4-3.6 LPA (₹20,000 - 30,000 per month based on experience) + Commission.
- A performance incentive on top, tied to qualified meetings booked, pilots started and contracts won.
- Travel expenses for customer visits and events reimbursed.
- Training on the product, on CAE pre-processing and on technical sales.
- Direct work with the founder, and a growth path into account management.
- Flexible, hybrid working.

Location, employment and how to apply

- Location: Pune or Bengaluru preferred; Chennai or Hyderabad, with regular customer travel.
- Type: Full-time, employed through our Indian employment partner.
- Reports to: Partners, Thinking Nodes GbR.
- Authority: This role does not negotiate prices or sign contracts. All quotations and contracts are approved and signed by Thinking Nodes GbR in Germany.
- Start: As soon as possible.

To apply, send your CV and a short note on the CAE tools you have used to [email protected] Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pune, Maharashtra

📌 Technical Sales Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Thinking Nodes
📍 Pune