Technical Sales Engineer - North Central US

VPG is seeking a customer-facing Field Design Engineer to drive design wins, support customer applications, and grow business within a designated territory. This role combines technical expertise, business development, and account management to help OEM customers bring innovative products to market.

Responsibilities

• Drive Business Growth
  • 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.
• Provide Technical Leadership
  • 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.
• Manage Customer & Channel Relationships
  • 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.
• Collaborate Across the Organization
  • 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Available to travel up to 50-70% regionally.
• Must reside within designated territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor, sensor, passive component, or electronic solutions.
• Experience working with distributors and channel partners.
• Familiarity with CRM and sales forecasting tools.

Benefits

• Salary range $110,000 - $145,000
• Company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, disability, and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Injury Insurance
• Company 401(k) Plan with 4% employer match (Employee/Employer contributions 100% vested upon hire)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Bonus eligible

The estimated salary range allows for candidates with various levels of skills and experience to be considered, as well as provides room for growth achieved within the role over time. Any offer extended to a candidate or salary increase consideration for a current employee will be based on the individual’s unique set of knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location, as well as internal equity.