Technical Sales Engineer - South Central US

Vishay Precision Group • Houston, TX

4h • $105,000 - $150,000

About The Position

VPG is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for its Foil Division Sales team in the South Central US. This customer-facing role drives design wins, supports customer applications, and grows business within a designated territory. It combines technical expertise, business development, and account management to help OEM customers bring innovative products to market. The Technical Sales Engineer works with engineers, distributors, and internal teams, serving as a technical advisor while identifying opportunities and developing strategic customer relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in Technical Sales, Field Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related customer-facing engineering role.
• Experience supporting OEM customers in semiconductor, industrial, aerospace, defense, medical, or electronics markets.
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Availability for up to 50–70% regional travel.
• Must reside within the designated territory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with semiconductor, sensor, passive component, or electronic solutions.
• Experience working with distributors and channel partners.
• Familiarity with CRM and sales forecasting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop new design-win opportunities and expand existing customer accounts.
• Execute territory growth plans with Sales and Account Management teams.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Support customers throughout the design cycle, from concept through implementation.
• Provide application support, design reviews, and troubleshooting assistance.
• Assist with product qualification, validation, and technical issue resolution.
• Build relationships with engineering, purchasing, and business stakeholders.
• Partner with distributors to grow opportunities and product adoption.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and training sessions.
• Communicate customer requirements and market trends to internal teams.
• Work with Product Management, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate CRM activity, forecasting, and opportunity tracking.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Voluntary critical illness and accidental injury insurance.
• Company 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match; employee and employer contributions are 100% vested upon hire.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level