Entry-Level Regional Sales Engineer Location: Regionally Based
Overview
Tektronix is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Regional Sales Engineer to join our North America Sales team. This role is designed for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants to develop deep technical expertise in electrical test and measurement instrumentation while preparing for a career in technical sales.
To ensure success in this role, the selected candidate will first spend 9-12 months in the Technical Support Center (TSC), where they will gain hands-on experience with Tektronix and Keithley products, customer applications, and troubleshooting techniques. After completing this immersive training, the individual will relocate into a sales region. Once in the region they will transition into a customer-facing Regional Sales Engineer position, where they will drive sales growth and support key accounts.
Program Structure & Role Progression
Phase 1: Technical Support Training (9-12 months, based in Beaverton, OR)
- Work as an Applications Engineer in the Technical Support Center (TSC)
- Develop expertise in oscilloscopes, signal generators, source measure units, parameter analyzers, and other test and measurement instruments
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical support to engineers at leading technology companies
- Assist customers in solving complex test challenges, troubleshooting equipment issues, and optimizing measurement setups
- Collaborate with Field Application Engineers (FAEs), Sales Teams, and Product Engineering Teams to deliver effective solutions
- Create technical content, such as application notes, training videos, and knowledge base articles
- Gain hands-on experience with customer use cases, preparing for the transition into a sales-focused role
Phase 2: Regional Sales Engineer (Field-Based Role)
- Apply technical expertise to drive customer success and revenue growth
- Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping them select the right solutions for their applications
- Work closely with Account Managers and FAEs to develop and execute strategic sales plans
- Conduct product demonstrations, proof-of-concept trials, and technical discovery discussions
- Identify and develop new sales opportunities within assigned accounts and regions
- Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry events
- Continue to leverage relationships with internal teams, including TSC, Marketing, and Product Line teams, to optimize customer support
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Understanding and experience with test and measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, DMMs, SMUs, etc.)
- Hands-on lab experience in R&D, university projects, or internships involving signal-oriented test and measurement
- Programming experience with at least one high-level language (Python, C#, LabVIEW, etc.), particularly for instrument control and automation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence both internal and external stakeholders
- Passion for customer engagement and problem-solving
- Willingness to travel within the assigned region after the training phase
Why Join Tektronix?
- A structured onboarding and training program to develop deep product and customer knowledge
- Hands-on experience supporting cutting-edge technology customers in industries like semiconductors, communications, aerospace & defense, and automotive
- A career path with strong growth potential in sales, applications engineering, or product management
- The opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative, and customer-focused environment
The salary range for this sales position (inclusive of sales incentives/commissions in local currency) is 65500 - 121600