Technical Sales Engineer (San Jose, CA)

Fortrend Engineering Corp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrend Engineering Corp in San Jose is searching for a motivated Technical Sales Engineer to join their U.S. team. This position involves technical sales, customer support, and project coordination through the sales cycle.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree, 2-5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. You will engage with customers globally, ensuring successful project execution within the semiconductor industry.

Join us for a chance to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in technical sales, project coordination, or semiconductor industry.
• Ability to work with engineering teams and understand technical products.
• Experience in preparing quotations and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical and commercial support.
• Prepare quotations and manage opportunities through purchase orders.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing for successful project execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Technical understanding

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field

Tools

3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or AutoCAD)

Job description

Fortrend Engineering is a leading provider of semiconductor automation and wafer handling solutions. We are seeking a motivated Technical Sales Engineer to join our growing U.S. team.

This role combines technical sales, customer support, quotation management, and project coordination throughout the complete sales cycle—from initial customer inquiry to project delivery. You will work closely with customers, engineering teams, and global manufacturing operations to deliver technical solutions for the semiconductor industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical and commercial support.
• Understand customer applications and recommend suitable products and solutions.
• Participate in technical discussions, customer meetings, product demonstrations, and equipment reviews.
• Prepare quotations and follow up on opportunities through purchase order.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Logistics to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity reports.
• Collaborate with customers and global teams in the U.S. and Asia.
• Travel to customer sites, trade shows, and overseas factories as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in technical sales, project coordination, or the semiconductor, automation, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to understand technical products and work effectively with engineering teams.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and customer‑focused.
• Experience reading engineering drawings or using 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks or AutoCAD) is a plus.

Travel

Approximately 10–20% domestic and international travel.

Why Join Fortrend?

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with customers, learns technical products quickly, and takes ownership of projects from inquiry to delivery. You’ll work with an experienced global team while building a long‑term career in the semiconductor equipment industry, with opportunities to grow into senior technical sales or account management roles.