Strategic Semiconductor Technical Sales Engineer

Prequel Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Prequel Solutions seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to own a major semiconductor customer relationship, blending strong technical aptitude with a commercial mindset, working with engineering, R&D and procurement teams.

The role involves traveling to customer sites in California and Oregon, identifying new opportunities, and serving as a consultative technical resource to close deals with internal teams to support growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering or technical foundation with a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred.
• Experience in technical sales or customer-facing technical roles (apps engineering, field applications, etc.).
• Semiconductor industry experience valued but not required for the right technical background.
• Ability to read drawings/specs and understand engineered solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; consultative approach with engineers and technical stakeholders.
• Self-directed, curious, and comfortable owning a major customer relationship.
• Willingness to travel ~50% and coordinate with teams across locations.

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 discovery through technical solution and commercial close.
• Develop deep understanding of the customer's organization, needs and future opportunities.
• Travel between California and Oregon as needed.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering background

Consultative communication

Problem-solving

Ownership/initiative

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Prequel Solutions seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to own a major semiconductor customer relationship, blending strong technical aptitude with a commercial mindset, working with engineering, R&D and procurement teams.

The role involves traveling to customer sites in California and Oregon, identifying new opportunities, and serving as a consultative technical resource to close deals with internal teams to support growth and profitability.