Technical Sales Engineer – Machine Vision & Optics

The Offer Club, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + performance‑

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company  –

Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Company

Job summary

The Offer Club, LLC is assisting a San Diego optics manufacturer to hire a Technical Sales Engineer. You will act as the technical face to OEMs, translate complex optical requirements, and win design-ins for robotics and machine‑vision systems.

This on‑site, full‑time role is based in San Diego, CA. You will collaborate with engineering and production, manage quotes and orders, and represent the company at major photonics events.

Qualifications

• Outstanding verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Self-directed mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple account workflows with limited oversight.
• Must be based in the San Diego, CA area and work on-site in Kearny Mesa.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Optical/Engineering).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for inbound customer inquiries from first contact through full-scale production.
• Identify, prospect, and qualify high-growth OEM accounts within robotics, UAV/drone, industrial automation, and automotive markets.
• Translate client requirements into precise optical specifications; collaborate with optical design and engineering teams on projects.
• Oversee quotes, custom orders, technical documentation, and post-sale account management to drive retention.
• Represent the company at major global industry trade shows and photonics conferences.

Skills

Technical communication

Analytical skills

Self-directed

Account management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Job description

The Offer Club, LLC is assisting a San Diego optics manufacturer to hire a Technical Sales Engineer. You will act as the technical face to OEMs, translate complex optical requirements, and win design-ins for robotics and machine‑vision systems.

This on‑site, full‑time role is based in San Diego, CA. You will collaborate with engineering and production, manage quotes and orders, and represent the company at major photonics events.