Technical Sales Engineer

Prequel Solutions•Portland, OR

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are recruiting for a Technical Sales Engineer to join an established, growing manufacturer serving the semiconductor industry. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a large, existing strategic customer relationship while identifying and developing significant new business opportunities across the account. The position is ideal for someone who combines strong technical aptitude with the communication, curiosity and commercial mindset to work directly with engineering, R&D and procurement teams.

Requirements

Strong engineering or technical foundation; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred
Experience in technical sales, applications engineering, field applications, account engineering or a similar customer-facing technical role
Ability to understand technical specifications, drawings and engineered solutions
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Consultative communication style with the ability to work effectively with engineers and other technical stakeholders
Self-directed, curious and comfortable taking ownership of a significant customer relationship
Interest in continually learning new technologies and applications
Sales

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor industry experience is highly valued but not required for the right technical background

Responsibilities

Own and grow a major strategic semiconductor customer relationship
Build relationships across engineering, R&D, procurement and other technical groups
Identify new projects and engineered-to-order application opportunities
Serve as a consultative technical resource to customers
Coordinate with internal engineering, manufacturing and account support teams
Manage opportunities from initial discovery through technical solution and commercial close
Develop a deep understanding of the customer's organization, needs and future opportunities
Travel between customer locations in California and Oregon as needed