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Technical Sales Engineer roles sit at the intersection of engineering expertise and client-facing sales, a combination that satisfies H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements when your degree aligns directly with the technical domain. Many employers in software, industrial automation, and semiconductors sponsor H-1B visas for this title, and LCA filings under SOC codes for sales engineers reflect consistent demand across these sectors.
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EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.
This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.
EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Job Purpose
The Technical Sales Representative (TSR) is responsible for driving EnerSys’ growth by providing technical and commercial sales coverage for integrated DC power, energy storage, and lifecycle service solutions across assigned markets and territories.
This role serves as the frontline technical-sales interface with customers, EPCs, OEMs, integrators, and channel partners, enabling solution-led selling and positioning EnerSys to win system-level opportunities rather than component-only sales.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support system-level selling of DC plants, batteries, enclosures, monitoring, and lifecycle services
- Translate customer requirements into technical solution concepts aligned with EnerSys and Alpha portfolios
- Engage customers, EPCs, integrators, and OEMs in application, specification, and architecture discussions
- Assist senior sales leaders with opportunity qualification, proposals, and deal progression
- Coordinate with Applications Engineering on complex or custom system designs
- Maintain opportunity activity and contribute to accurate forecasting
- Collaborate with Product Management, Operations, and Services on customer solutions
Success Measures (KPIs)
- Revenue growth contribution within assigned markets or territories
- Growth in system-level and solution-based opportunities
- Quantity and quality of technical customer engagements
- Responsiveness and effectiveness of technical sales support
- Internal and external stakeholder satisfaction
Core Competencies
- Technical sales and solution positioning
- System architecture and requirements translation
- Customer and partner engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Territory and opportunity management
- Problem-solving in field and project environments
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or solution-based selling
- Experience with DC power systems, energy storage, UPS, or related industrial power technologies
Other Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Ability to travel within assigned territory as required
- Flexible schedule to support customer needs
- Valid driver’s license
- Compliance with all EnerSys safety, ethics, and conduct policies
General Job Requirements
- This position requires you to drive a company vehicle. Therefore, you must be able to pass the company’s driving requirements. Certain vehicles may also require a specific drivers license and have additional driving requirements.
- Risk of electrical shock.
- Must be able and willing to do overnight travel
- Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds/11.5 kilos on occasions.
- Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
INTRODUCTION
EnerSys® is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.
This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which serves the telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.
EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Job Purpose
The Technical Sales Representative (TSR) is responsible for driving EnerSys’ growth by providing technical and commercial sales coverage for integrated DC power, energy storage, and lifecycle service solutions across assigned markets and territories.
This role serves as the frontline technical-sales interface with customers, EPCs, OEMs, integrators, and channel partners, enabling solution-led selling and positioning EnerSys to win system-level opportunities rather than component-only sales.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support system-level selling of DC plants, batteries, enclosures, monitoring, and lifecycle services
- Translate customer requirements into technical solution concepts aligned with EnerSys and Alpha portfolios
- Engage customers, EPCs, integrators, and OEMs in application, specification, and architecture discussions
- Assist senior sales leaders with opportunity qualification, proposals, and deal progression
- Coordinate with Applications Engineering on complex or custom system designs
- Maintain opportunity activity and contribute to accurate forecasting
- Collaborate with Product Management, Operations, and Services on customer solutions
Success Measures (KPIs)
- Revenue growth contribution within assigned markets or territories
- Growth in system-level and solution-based opportunities
- Quantity and quality of technical customer engagements
- Responsiveness and effectiveness of technical sales support
- Internal and external stakeholder satisfaction
Core Competencies
- Technical sales and solution positioning
- System architecture and requirements translation
- Customer and partner engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Territory and opportunity management
- Problem-solving in field and project environments
Qualifications
Education:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or solution-based selling
- Experience with DC power systems, energy storage, UPS, or related industrial power technologies
Other Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Ability to travel within assigned territory as required
- Flexible schedule to support customer needs
- Valid driver’s license
- Compliance with all EnerSys safety, ethics, and conduct policies
General Job Requirements
- This position requires you to drive a company vehicle. Therefore, you must be able to pass the company’s driving requirements. Certain vehicles may also require a specific drivers license and have additional driving requirements.
- Risk of electrical shock.
- Must be able and willing to do overnight travel
- Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds/11.5 kilos on occasions.
- Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Sales Engineer
Align your degree field precisely
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation eligibility for sales-hybrid roles. Document how your engineering or technical degree directly underpins the solutions you sell, not just general sales aptitude. A mismatch between your major and the product domain is a common RFE trigger.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Technical Sales Engineer maps to SOC 41-9031 in DOL's disclosure data. Filter employer LCA filings by that code using Migrate Mate to surface companies with verified H-1B sponsorship history for this exact role, not just general engineering petitions.
Target verticals with consistent filing patterns
Semiconductor capital equipment, enterprise software, and industrial automation firms file H-1B petitions for this title far more consistently than general manufacturing or retail-adjacent employers. Prioritize outreach to companies in these verticals before approaching broader sales engineering markets.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage meeting DOL's Level I through Level IV thresholds for your metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 41-9031 in your target city before offer discussions so you can evaluate whether a proposed salary satisfies the legal floor.
Clarify pre-sales travel expectations with HR
H-1B status ties you to the work location on your LCA. If the role involves extended on-site deployments at client facilities, your employer may need to file amended petitions or list multiple worksites. Raise this explicitly during the offer stage, not after you've accepted.
Use O*NET to strengthen specialty occupation evidence
The O*NET profile for sales engineers documents the theoretical and applied engineering knowledge required, which directly supports specialty occupation arguments. Reference it when your employer's counsel prepares the I-129 petition to preempt USCIS challenges on whether the role requires a specific bachelor's degree.
H-1B Visa Technical Sales Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Sales Engineer role qualify for H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the qualification depends on how closely your engineering degree aligns with the technical domain of the products you sell. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles selling software platforms, semiconductor equipment, or industrial automation systems have a stronger specialty occupation argument than generalist sales positions with an engineering title.
Which industries most consistently sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Semiconductor capital equipment, enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, and industrial automation are the sectors where H-1B filings for sales engineers appear most frequently in DOL LCA disclosure data. These employers understand the visa process and have established HR workflows for sponsorship. You can filter by employer and SOC code on Migrate Mate to identify companies with active filing histories for this specific title.
Can my employer file the H-1B while I'm on OPT doing this job?
Yes, and if you're on STEM OPT, timing matters significantly. Your employer must submit the H-1B registration during the annual lottery window, typically in March. If selected and approved with a start date of October 1, your OPT or STEM OPT authorization covers the gap under cap-gap rules, letting you continue working without interruption through the transition.
How does frequent client-site work affect my H-1B filing?
H-1B petitions are tied to a primary worksite listed on the LCA. If your role regularly places you at client facilities for extended periods, your employer may need to post LCA notices at those locations or file an amended petition. Short-term placements under DOL's short-term placement rules can cover some travel, but ongoing deployment patterns require proactive planning with your employer's immigration counsel.
What should I look for when evaluating whether an employer will sponsor H-1B?
Look beyond a recruiter's verbal confirmation. Review whether the company has filed LCAs for your specific SOC code in the past, whether their HR team has an established immigration process, and whether the job description explicitly requires a technical degree in a field matching their product domain. Employers with a consistent LCA filing history for sales engineers are less likely to back out of sponsorship commitments mid-process.