Electronics Sales Engineer: Design-In Specialist

Murata; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible health spending accounts

Job summary

Murata Electronics is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive design-in opportunities and promote Murata products with engineering teams across key accounts in California. You will coordinate with customers’ design teams, deliver technical roadmaps, and push for approvals while aligning with Murata’s broader sales strategy.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in component sales, strong communication, and CRM proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with knowledge of the electronics industry.
• Two+ years of passive or active component sales experience.
• Two+ years of tactical/strategic experience selling a diverse product lineup (components, modules, power supplies).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate.
• Facilitation skills to work with diverse teams from varied backgrounds.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce.com or similar CRM.
• Strong problem-solving, business acumen, adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of customer applications and develop product promotion strategies to maximize Murata sales opportunities.
• Educate customers about Murata product offerings and capabilities.
• Achieve design-in/print position by executing promotional strategies and obtaining BOM/AVL approvals.
• Document and communicate sales opportunities using company tools like Salesforce.com.
• Build and maintain relationships with customer design engineering staff.
• Provide sales materials, samples, roadmaps, and promotional programs to accounts.
• Respond quickly to customer problems and coordinate required resources.
• Prepare and present customer technology roadmaps and technical materials.
• Support customer approval/qualification requirements (PPAP, SCR).
• Assist manager with budgets and forecasts.
• Address customer quality issues and returns.
• Support direct sales reps with strategies and sales tools.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering or Material Science (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce.com

Microsoft Office

Job description

Murata Electronics is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive design-in opportunities and promote Murata products with engineering teams across key accounts in California. You will coordinate with customers’ design teams, deliver technical roadmaps, and push for approvals while aligning with Murata’s broader sales strategy.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in component sales, strong communication, and CRM proficiency.