Technical Sales Engineer, Foil Division-North Central US

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for the Foil Division to drive design wins and grow the North Central US territory.

You will work with OEM customers, distributors, and internal teams to deliver technical solutions, support design cycles, and expand opportunities. You must have a engineering or technical background with 3+ years in technical sales or field applications, be willing to travel 50–70% regionally, and reside in the designated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Technical Sales, Field Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related customer‑facing engineering role.
• Experience supporting OEM customers in semiconductor, industrial, aerospace, defense, medical, or electronics markets.
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• MUST be available to travel up to 50-70% regional travel.
• MUST reside within designated territory

Responsibilities

• Develop new design-win opportunities and expand existing customer accounts.
• Execute territory growth plans with Sales and Account Management teams.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Support customers throughout the design cycle from concept through implementation.
• Deliver application support, design reviews, and troubleshooting assistance.
• Assist with product qualification, validation, and technical issue resolution.
• Build relationships with engineering, purchasing, and business stakeholders.
• Partner with distributors to drive opportunity growth and product adoption.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and training sessions.
• Communicate customer requirements and market trends to internal teams.
• Work closely with Product Management, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate CRM activity, forecasting, and opportunity tracking.]
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• COMPANY NAME: Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG)
• KEY POINTS: Technical Sales Engineer role, North Central US, travel 50-70%, engineering background required, ERP/CRM experience

Skills

Technical sales

Field applications

OEM account management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related

Tools

CRM software

Sales forecasting tools

Job description

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for the Foil Division to drive design wins and grow the North Central US territory.

You will work with OEM customers, distributors, and internal teams to deliver technical solutions, support design cycles, and expand opportunities. You must have a engineering or technical background with 3+ years in technical sales or field applications, be willing to travel 50–70% regionally, and reside in the designated