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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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Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
We’re Hiring for a Technical Sales Engineer/Specialist!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!
THE ROLE: The Technical Sales Engineer/Specialist is a supporting role of our Engineering and Sales Support Teams. These teams are responsible for providing pre- and post-sales technical support for the development and implementation of complex products, applications, and solutions. This role will be reporting to the Engineered Solution Supervisor of our Water Infrastructure – Transport division. In this role, the incumbent will work closely with sales, customer support, and project management teams to support customers. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plans, and additional miscellaneous benefits.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Basic knowledge of required systems and products including creating and interpreting engineering drawings, production specifications, and testing protocols using either CAD (computer-aided drafting), CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) or CAE (computer-aided engineering) systems. Reviewing and interpreting tender documents with attention to detail, technical specifications, product datasheets, and proposal-related documents.
SOFT SKILLS: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly convey ideas to technical and non-technical audiences. Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player who can build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners. Confident and professional presence, with the ability to present information effectively in meetings and customer interactions. Solid project management skills, including planning, coordination, and follow-through to ensure successful outcomes.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Pre-Sales:
- Provide pre-sales technical support during feasibility, design, and tender stages to outside sales, distributors, and consulting engineers, while being assisted by Engineering in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and may prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer products/applications/solutions.
- Assist Engineering Team, who is responsible for providing technical and product expertise, as well as researching and gathering data to understand how to meet the customers consultancy needs or solve the customer problem.
- Work closely with internal colleagues, subject matter experts, and technical and commercial resources to review tender documents.
- Provide essential support to the sales team in quotation creation process for engineered projects.
- Contribute as a technical consultant in efforts to prepare and review project bid package.
- Provide product and application expertise, design support, technical drawing support, etc. Advise sales team on technical requests and implications as they relate to the project.
- Aid Application Engineers and Sales, who are responsible for providing a detailed review of all technical documentation for a project including specifications, plans, drawings, etc. Ensures the proposal is technically viable, and feasible.
Post-sales:
- Work closely with the Engineering Team to prepare and review technical submittals on time and follow up closely with customer for approval.
- Review specifications and ensure submitted drawings are compliant.
- Address promptly the questions from customers on the drawings submitted.
- Work in collaboration with third party vendors to ensure the customer requirements are fully met.
- Work closely with the party who requested post sale support to gain deeper understanding of request and scope the need.
- Support the project managers in providing technical solutions to the customers and Engineers.
- Provide support to the application engineers in conducting application training for customer service and operations.
- Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required
- 0-2+ years of relevant experience. Engineer-in-training (EIT) and recent graduates welcome!
- Ability to use consistent business processes to achieve desired results, including ability to react appropriately and timely to changing business needs.
- Willingness and ability to always provide superior customer service.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills with customers, coworkers, and management.
- Strong teamwork and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and the use of computer applications.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical engineering or automation degree.
- Knowledge of mechanical and pumping designs; hydraulics; pneumatics; water flow; diesel, gas, and electric motors.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
- Occasional light lifting (10-25 lbs.), job site environment.
- Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
- Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see employees and customers on a daily basis.
Work Environment
- Occasional exposure to job site conditions, e.g., gas fields, petrochemical refineries, mills, mines, construction sites, industrial/power plants, wastewater treatment plants, etc.; occasional exposure to shop noise and fumes.
- Standard office environment free of disagreeable elements.
- Travel as required to fulfill the duties listed above or as required by the Company.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
INTRODUCTION
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
We’re Hiring for a Technical Sales Engineer/Specialist!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!
THE ROLE: The Technical Sales Engineer/Specialist is a supporting role of our Engineering and Sales Support Teams. These teams are responsible for providing pre- and post-sales technical support for the development and implementation of complex products, applications, and solutions. This role will be reporting to the Engineered Solution Supervisor of our Water Infrastructure – Transport division. In this role, the incumbent will work closely with sales, customer support, and project management teams to support customers. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plans, and additional miscellaneous benefits.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Basic knowledge of required systems and products including creating and interpreting engineering drawings, production specifications, and testing protocols using either CAD (computer-aided drafting), CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) or CAE (computer-aided engineering) systems. Reviewing and interpreting tender documents with attention to detail, technical specifications, product datasheets, and proposal-related documents.
SOFT SKILLS: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly convey ideas to technical and non-technical audiences. Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team player who can build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners. Confident and professional presence, with the ability to present information effectively in meetings and customer interactions. Solid project management skills, including planning, coordination, and follow-through to ensure successful outcomes.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Pre-Sales:
- Provide pre-sales technical support during feasibility, design, and tender stages to outside sales, distributors, and consulting engineers, while being assisted by Engineering in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and may prepare detailed product specifications for the development and implementation of customer products/applications/solutions.
- Assist Engineering Team, who is responsible for providing technical and product expertise, as well as researching and gathering data to understand how to meet the customers consultancy needs or solve the customer problem.
- Work closely with internal colleagues, subject matter experts, and technical and commercial resources to review tender documents.
- Provide essential support to the sales team in quotation creation process for engineered projects.
- Contribute as a technical consultant in efforts to prepare and review project bid package.
- Provide product and application expertise, design support, technical drawing support, etc. Advise sales team on technical requests and implications as they relate to the project.
- Aid Application Engineers and Sales, who are responsible for providing a detailed review of all technical documentation for a project including specifications, plans, drawings, etc. Ensures the proposal is technically viable, and feasible.
Post-sales:
- Work closely with the Engineering Team to prepare and review technical submittals on time and follow up closely with customer for approval.
- Review specifications and ensure submitted drawings are compliant.
- Address promptly the questions from customers on the drawings submitted.
- Work in collaboration with third party vendors to ensure the customer requirements are fully met.
- Work closely with the party who requested post sale support to gain deeper understanding of request and scope the need.
- Support the project managers in providing technical solutions to the customers and Engineers.
- Provide support to the application engineers in conducting application training for customer service and operations.
- Participate in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required
- 0-2+ years of relevant experience. Engineer-in-training (EIT) and recent graduates welcome!
- Ability to use consistent business processes to achieve desired results, including ability to react appropriately and timely to changing business needs.
- Willingness and ability to always provide superior customer service.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills with customers, coworkers, and management.
- Strong teamwork and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and the use of computer applications.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mechanical engineering or automation degree.
- Knowledge of mechanical and pumping designs; hydraulics; pneumatics; water flow; diesel, gas, and electric motors.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
- Occasional light lifting (10-25 lbs.), job site environment.
- Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
- Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see employees and customers on a daily basis.
Work Environment
- Occasional exposure to job site conditions, e.g., gas fields, petrochemical refineries, mills, mines, construction sites, industrial/power plants, wastewater treatment plants, etc.; occasional exposure to shop noise and fumes.
- Standard office environment free of disagreeable elements.
- Travel as required to fulfill the duties listed above or as required by the Company.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
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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.