Regional Sales Engineer – Electronics Manufacturing (Capital Equipment / Automation)

Regional Sales Engineer – Electronics Manufacturing

(Capital Equipment / Automation)

Location: Midwest Remote | Hybrid

• Erlanger, KY (Greater Cincinnati area) preferred
• Open to candidates located within driving distance (TN, KY, OH)

Travel: Approx. 50% (North America)

The Company

A well-established, European-headquartered technology company with a strong reputation in precision equipment and process solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry is expanding its North American team.

With decades of engineering expertise and a global customer base, the company combines the stability of an international organization with the agility of a smaller, collaborative U.S. team. The North American business operates with a lean structure and close alignment to headquarters in Germany, offering strong visibility and impact.

The Opportunity 

This remote/hybrid role is based near the company’s U.S. HQ in the Greater Cincinnati area and focuses on managing an existing customer base while developing new sales opportunities across the electronics manufacturing sector.

You will work closely with internal teams as well as support and collaborate with independent sales representatives across North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support regional sales strategies aligned with annual revenue goals
• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within electronics manufacturing (e.g., EMS, PCB assembly)
• Support, coordinate, and develop relationships with independent sales representatives across North America (U.S. & Canada)
• Joint customer visits, product presentations, and technical sales discussions
• Provide regular updates, forecasts, and market feedback to U.S. leadership and headquarters in Germany
• Collaborate closely with engineering and technical support teams to ensure strong customer solutions
• Represent the company at customer sites, industry events, and trade shows

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and independent within a small, team-oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present technical products and solutions effectively
• 2–5 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or a customer-facing role within electronics manufacturing or industrial equipment
• Bachelor’s degree; Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar technical field
• Willingness to travel ~50% across North America

What’s Offered

• Competitive base salary with sales commission structure
• 401(k), health, dental, vision, and short-term disability (STD)
• Dental, vision, and STD are fully covered by the company
• Health insurance: 70% company / 30% employee contribution
• Structured onboarding and product training, including international exposure
• High level of ownership and visibility within a growing North American operation
• Collaborative culture with direct access to leadership and engineering teams

Keywords: Regional Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Electronics Manufacturing, SMT, PCB Assembly, Soldering Systems, Capital Equipment, Automation, Industrial Sales, OEM, EMS, Territory Sales, Channel Sales, Manufacturer Representatives, Applications Engineering, Electrical