Job Details

Job Description

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 orearly-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

• 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

• 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

• 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