Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We’re hiring a
Sales Engineer
in our
Fine Ceramics Division, Medical market !
Salary Range:
$78k – $118k annually
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)
Why Kyocera? With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started.
What Makes Us Stand Out? We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:
Generous Time Off
3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
10 paid holidays annually
Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Investing in You
Paid time off to volunteer
Work-Life Balance & Culture
On-site gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
Inclusive and diverse workforce
A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being
Our Philosophy Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time.
General Description of Position
The Sales Engineer focuses on the sale of highly technical products. They increase business by maintaining an exceptional relationship with customers; by creating and supporting development activity within an assigned customer base; and by facilitating contract negotiations, customer complaint resolution, and other business-to-business reporting requirements. This technical sales role requires strong internal and external communication with administration, engineering, production, and quality to address customer needs. They closely manage and report on account activity because driving new business is a key performance indicator.
Requirements:
4-year degree, BS preferred: Material Science/Engineering/Technical
3 years of outside technical sales experience
Strong technical comprehension of drawings, materials, and engineering terms
Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and professionally
Organized with demonstrated practice of appropriate follow-up
Ability to work well with other people, both externally and internally
Proven written and verbal communication skills (phone, email, presentations, face-to-face)
Must possess a legal driver's license and be able to drive in the US legally
Proficient with Outlook & MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Basic proficiency in extracting information from SAP
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Meets monthly booking goals (MSP) and milestones for Master Plan as well as 3-year sales plans within assigned account base. Reports to management on opportunities and customer requirements.
Uses technical engineering skills to generate new business with established products and works with development engineers on new products that are needed in the market.
Responsible for customer interaction and relationship management within own account base. Recommends improved material or products to customers within the Kyocera material family.
Represents customer requests and perspectives to production, quality, and management personnel to plan and execute a “customer first” support.
Communicates with counterparts in Japan and the US regularly for price quotation, part delivery, technical confirmation, legal language discussions, cross-application, and general support.
May travel up to 50% of the time. Facilitates business travel with visiting personnel from international production facilities and management during customer visits in the US. Also, escorts customers to factories globally as needed. May attend trade shows and events, or present in forums, representing Kyocera.
Drives daily sales account activity, including order tracking, scheduling, logistics planning, account collection, on-time delivery reporting, and related reports/analysis. Stays current on market trends and applications for new products.
May mentor or train associate sales engineers and/or sales administration staff, and/or lead projects.
Prepare and deliver excellent technical presentations in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, webinar, phone, and/or tradeshow. The sales engineer should be highly knowledgeable about their business, the materials they sell, and the industry they sell in. They will be strong at Excel and business writing to ensure clear communication with customers and production. They may be asked to present at various levels within the organization.
Secure new orders and verify delivery and satisfaction. Plan expenses and report on new orders and booking results monthly.
Constantly identifies and targets potential customers. Actively improves customer relations to increase market penetration.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Physical Activities: While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to walk; and occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Environmental Conditions: While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to ... The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Additional Information: The above statements are intended to describe the work ... All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities (Note: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.)
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Sales Engineer
in our
Fine Ceramics Division, Medical market !
Salary Range:
$78k – $118k annually
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)
Why Kyocera? With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started.
What Makes Us Stand Out? We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:
Generous Time Off
3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
10 paid holidays annually
Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Investing in You
Paid time off to volunteer
Work-Life Balance & Culture
On-site gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
Inclusive and diverse workforce
A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being
Our Philosophy Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time.
General Description of Position
The Sales Engineer focuses on the sale of highly technical products. They increase business by maintaining an exceptional relationship with customers; by creating and supporting development activity within an assigned customer base; and by facilitating contract negotiations, customer complaint resolution, and other business-to-business reporting requirements. This technical sales role requires strong internal and external communication with administration, engineering, production, and quality to address customer needs. They closely manage and report on account activity because driving new business is a key performance indicator.
Requirements:
4-year degree, BS preferred: Material Science/Engineering/Technical
3 years of outside technical sales experience
Strong technical comprehension of drawings, materials, and engineering terms
Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and professionally
Organized with demonstrated practice of appropriate follow-up
Ability to work well with other people, both externally and internally
Proven written and verbal communication skills (phone, email, presentations, face-to-face)
Must possess a legal driver's license and be able to drive in the US legally
Proficient with Outlook & MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Basic proficiency in extracting information from SAP
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Meets monthly booking goals (MSP) and milestones for Master Plan as well as 3-year sales plans within assigned account base. Reports to management on opportunities and customer requirements.
Uses technical engineering skills to generate new business with established products and works with development engineers on new products that are needed in the market.
Responsible for customer interaction and relationship management within own account base. Recommends improved material or products to customers within the Kyocera material family.
Represents customer requests and perspectives to production, quality, and management personnel to plan and execute a “customer first” support.
Communicates with counterparts in Japan and the US regularly for price quotation, part delivery, technical confirmation, legal language discussions, cross-application, and general support.
May travel up to 50% of the time. Facilitates business travel with visiting personnel from international production facilities and management during customer visits in the US. Also, escorts customers to factories globally as needed. May attend trade shows and events, or present in forums, representing Kyocera.
Drives daily sales account activity, including order tracking, scheduling, logistics planning, account collection, on-time delivery reporting, and related reports/analysis. Stays current on market trends and applications for new products.
May mentor or train associate sales engineers and/or sales administration staff, and/or lead projects.
Prepare and deliver excellent technical presentations in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, webinar, phone, and/or tradeshow. The sales engineer should be highly knowledgeable about their business, the materials they sell, and the industry they sell in. They will be strong at Excel and business writing to ensure clear communication with customers and production. They may be asked to present at various levels within the organization.
Secure new orders and verify delivery and satisfaction. Plan expenses and report on new orders and booking results monthly.
Constantly identifies and targets potential customers. Actively improves customer relations to increase market penetration.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Physical Activities: While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to walk; and occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Environmental Conditions: While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to ... The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Additional Information: The above statements are intended to describe the work ... All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.
Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities (Note: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.)
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