Technical Sales Engineer - South Central US

Vishay Precision Group•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether it is in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks and planes, or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG’s deep engineering expertise is making the world safer, smarter, and productive. VPG is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer on our Foil Division Sales team in the South Central US. The Technical Sales Engineer will drive design wins, support customer applications, and grow business within a designated territory for our FOIL Division. This customer-facing role combines technical expertise, business development, and account management to help OEM customers bring innovative products to market. Working closely with engineers, distributors, and internal teams, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor while identifying new opportunities and expanding strategic customer relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
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.
MUST be available to travel up to 50-70% regional travel.
MUST reside within 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

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