Sales Engineer Advanced Technology Solutions West Coast

Zocalo Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zocalo Recruiting is seeking a Sales Engineer to support customers across scientific and industrial markets in the United States. The role includes responsibilities in technical customer support, business development, and account management.

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in technical sales or related roles. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are necessary, along with the ability to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electro-optics, semiconductor, instrumentation, imaging, or technical sales/support roles.
• Experience supporting technical products or applications in customer-facing environments.
• Ability to travel regionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new business opportunities across assigned territory and customer base.
• Support end users and OEM customers with product selection and technical discussions.
• Build relationships with engineering, technical, and purchasing teams.
• Manage opportunities throughout the sales cycle.
• Collaborate with internal applications, engineering, and product teams.
• Maintain strong pipeline activity and customer engagement.

Skills

Technical customer support

Business development

Account management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Materials Science

Job description

An established high-technology manufacturer is seeking a Sales Engineer to support customers across scientific, industrial, semiconductor, and advanced technology markets.

This role blends technical customer support, business development, and account management. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation and enjoys working directly with engineers, researchers, OEM customers, and technical stakeholders to solve complex application challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify new business opportunities across assigned territory and customer base
• Support end users and OEM customers with product selection, technical discussions, and application support
• Build relationships with engineering, technical, and purchasing teams
• Manage opportunities throughout the sales cycle, including qualification, proposal support, and follow-up
• Collaborate with internal applications, engineering, and product teams
• Maintain strong pipeline activity and customer engagement across scientific and industrial markets

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Materials Science, or related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in electro-optics, semiconductor, instrumentation, imaging, or technical sales/support roles
• Strong communication and customer-facing problem-solving abilities
• Experience supporting technical products or applications in customer-facing environments
• Ability to travel regionally as needed

Preferred Backgrounds

• Semiconductor or advanced manufacturing
• Electro-optics or imaging technologies
• Scientific instrumentation
• Technical sales engineering or applications support