Sales Engineer

KYOCERA International Inc; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid volunteer time

Generous vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

KYOCERA International Inc is seeking a Sales Engineer at their Westborough, MA facility. The role involves technical sales of advanced ceramic technologies, fostering customer relationships, and supporting product development. Candidates should have a 4-year degree in Material Science or Engineering, and 3 years of outside technical sales experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $83,000 to $120,000, based on experience and qualifications. Joining KYOCERA means being part of a team dedicated to meaningful innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree, BS preferred in Material Science, Engineering, or Technical field.
• 3 years of outside technical sales experience required.
• Strong technical comprehension of materials and engineering terms.

Responsibilities

• Increase business through exceptional customer relationships.
• Facilitate contract negotiations and customer complaint resolution.
• Report on account activity to drive new business.

Skills

Technical comprehension of drawings

Proven written and verbal communication skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Ability to work well with others

Experience with MS Office

Education

4 year degree in Material Science/Engineering/Technical

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join Kyocera International, Inc.

We’re hiring a Sales Engineer at our Westborough, MA facility!

Salary Range: $83,000 - 120,000 annually (Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera?

With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out?

We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Paid time off to volunteer

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• Onsite gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy

Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time.

Sales Engineer (OS5373)

Exempt: Yes

Safety Sensitive: No

General Description of Position

The Sales Engineer is focused on the sales of highly technical products. They increase business by maintaining an exceptional relationship with customers; create and support development activity within an assigned customer base; facilitate contract negotiations, customer complaint resolution and other business to business reporting requirements. This technical sales role has strong communication internally & externally with administration, engineering, production, quality, to address customer needs. They closely manage and report on account activity because driving new business is a key performance indicator.

Requirements

• 4 year degree, BS preferred: Material Science/Engineering/Technical
• 3 years outside technical sales experience
• Strong technical comprehension of drawings, materials and engineering terms
• Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and professionally
• Organized with demonstrated practice of appropriate follow-up
• Ability to work well with other people, both externally and internally
• Proven written and verbal communication skills (phone, email, presentations, face to face)
• Must possess legal driver's license and be able to legally drive in the US
• Proficient with Outlook & MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic proficiency in extracting information from SAP
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Meets monthly booking goals (MSP) and milestones for Master Plan as well as 3-year sales plans within and assigned account base. Reports to management on opportunities and customer requirements.
• Uses technical engineering skills to generate new business with established products and works with development engineers on new products which are needed in the market.
• Responsible for customer interaction and relationship management within own account base. Recommends improved material or products to customers within the Kyocera material's family.
• Represents customer requests and perspectives to production, quality, and management personnel to plan and execute a “customer first