Regional Sales Engineer

Ralliant•Beaverton, OR

1d•$65,500 - $121,600

About The Position

Tektronix is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Regional Sales Engineer to join our North America Sales team. This role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants to develop deep technical expertise in electrical test and measurement instrumentation while preparing for a career in technical sales. To ensure success in this role, the selected candidate will first spend 9-12 months in the Technical Support Center (TSC), where they will gain hands-on experience with Tektronix and Keithley products, customer applications, and troubleshooting techniques. After completing this immersive training, the individual will relocate into a sales region. Once in the region they will transition into a customer-facing Regional Sales Engineer position, where they will drive sales growth and support key accounts. Program Structure & Role Progression Phase 1: Technical Support Training (9-12 months, based in Beaverton, OR) Work as an Applications Engineer in the Technical Support Center (TSC) Develop expertise in oscilloscopes, signal generators, source measure units, parameter analyzers, and other test and measurement instruments Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to engineers at leading technology companies Assist customers in solving complex test challenges, troubleshooting equipment issues, and optimizing measurement setups Collaborate with Field Application Engineers (FAEs), Sales Teams, and Product Engineering Teams to deliver effective solutions Create technical content, such as application notes, training videos, and knowledge base articles Gain hands-on experience with customer use cases, preparing for the transition into a sales-focused role Phase 2: Regional Sales Engineer (Field-Based Role - Relocating to a sales region) Apply technical expertise to drive customer success and revenue growth Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them select the right solutions for their applications Work closely with Account Managers and FAEs to develop and execute strategic sales plans Conduct product demonstrations, proof-of-concept trials, and technical discovery discussions Identify and develop new sales opportunities within assigned accounts and regions Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry events Continue to leverage relationships with internal teams, including TSC, Marketing, and Product Line teams, to optimize customer support

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Understanding and experience with test and measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, DMMs, SMUs, etc.)
Hands-on lab experience in R&D, university projects, or internships involving signal-oriented test and measurement
Programming experience with at least one high-level language (Python, C#, LabVIEW, etc.), particularly for instrument control and automation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence both internal and external stakeholders
Passion for customer engagement and problem-solving
Willingness to travel within the assigned region after the training phase

Responsibilities

Work as an Applications Engineer in the Technical Support Center (TSC)
Develop expertise in oscilloscopes, signal generators, source measure units, parameter analyzers, and other test and measurement instruments
Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to engineers at leading technology companies
Assist customers in solving complex test challenges, troubleshooting equipment issues, and optimizing measurement setups
Collaborate with Field Application Engineers (FAEs), Sales Teams, and Product Engineering Teams to deliver effective solutions
Create technical content, such as application notes, training videos, and knowledge base articles
Gain hands-on experience with customer use cases, preparing for the transition into a sales-focused role
Apply technical expertise to drive customer success and revenue growth
Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them select the right solutions for their applications
Work closely with Account Managers and FAEs to develop and execute strategic sales plans
Conduct product demonstrations, proof-of-concept trials, and technical discovery discussions
Identify and develop new sales opportunities within assigned accounts and regions
Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry events
Continue to leverage relationships with internal teams, including TSC, Marketing, and Product Line teams, to optimize customer support

Benefits

A structured onboarding and training program to develop deep product and customer knowledge
Hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge technology customers in industries like semiconductors, communications, aerospace & defense, and automotive
A career path with strong growth potential in sales, applications engineering, or product management
The opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused environment

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