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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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Get Access To All JobsAre you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for technical solutions and helping customers succeed? Seco Tools is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join our team and represent our comprehensive metal cutting solutions in the Northeast (Green Bay), Wisconsin area.
Welcome to Seco!
We are a global, innovative company with a strong sense of community. At Seco, we believe in supporting each other’s growth, championing diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities for professional development. If you’re looking for a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, we’d love to meet you!
About your role
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will represent Seco Tools across various industries, including automotive, power generation, oil & gas, mold & die, construction, and agriculture. In this regional role, you will:
- Manage and grow business with both end users and distributor partners.
- Consult with customers to provide metal cutting solutions tailored to their manufacturing needs.
- Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
- Travel regularly throughout the territory (50-60%) to engage customers and partners.
- Balance technical solution selling with territory planning, sales administration, and reporting.
Your key focus areas:
- 60% End User Account Management & New Business Development – Drive growth by developing new customers and expanding business with existing accounts.
- 25% Distributor Channel Management – Collaborate closely with distributor partners through joint calls, leads, and technical support.
- 15% Territory Planning and Administration – Manage sales activities, planning, and reporting to drive results.
You bring the following skills, personal traits, and interests:
- 5-7 years of successful technical, consultative sales experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Strong technical aptitude with proven experience in metal cutting or manufacturing solutions.
- Ability to work independently in a home or virtual office environment.
- Skilled in qualifying, demonstrating, and influencing customers.
- Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented with a solution-driven mindset.
- Willingness to travel extensively in the region and surrounding areas.
- Must live inside the geographic assigned territory.
Our Seco Culture
Our values guide how we work every day: Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enable better outcomes. Learn more about our people and products on our website or LinkedIn.
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) with up to 8% matching.
- 11 paid holidays + generous PTO.
- Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time.
- Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone.
- Health, dental, vision, disability insurance.
- IncentFit wellness rewards.
- $2,000 employee referral bonus.
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your resume (and cover letter, if applicable) in English. Applications via email are not accepted. For questions, contact hr.us@secotools.com
About Seco Tools
At Seco Tools, we develop and deliver advanced metal-cutting solutions that make machining easier and more productive. Our culture is built on four shared values: We Win Together, We Stay Curious, We Act Responsibly, and We Put Customers at the Center. With operations in more than 75 countries and 4,000 employees, we’re proud to be a global leader in machining excellence.
Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Third-Party Agencies
Seco Tools does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a signed agreement.
Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for technical solutions and helping customers succeed? Seco Tools is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join our team and represent our comprehensive metal cutting solutions in the Northeast (Green Bay), Wisconsin area.
Welcome to Seco!
We are a global, innovative company with a strong sense of community. At Seco, we believe in supporting each other’s growth, championing diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities for professional development. If you’re looking for a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, we’d love to meet you!
About your role
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will represent Seco Tools across various industries, including automotive, power generation, oil & gas, mold & die, construction, and agriculture. In this regional role, you will:
- Manage and grow business with both end users and distributor partners.
- Consult with customers to provide metal cutting solutions tailored to their manufacturing needs.
- Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
- Travel regularly throughout the territory (50-60%) to engage customers and partners.
- Balance technical solution selling with territory planning, sales administration, and reporting.
Your key focus areas:
- 60% End User Account Management & New Business Development – Drive growth by developing new customers and expanding business with existing accounts.
- 25% Distributor Channel Management – Collaborate closely with distributor partners through joint calls, leads, and technical support.
- 15% Territory Planning and Administration – Manage sales activities, planning, and reporting to drive results.
You bring the following skills, personal traits, and interests:
- 5-7 years of successful technical, consultative sales experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Strong technical aptitude with proven experience in metal cutting or manufacturing solutions.
- Ability to work independently in a home or virtual office environment.
- Skilled in qualifying, demonstrating, and influencing customers.
- Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented with a solution-driven mindset.
- Willingness to travel extensively in the region and surrounding areas.
- Must live inside the geographic assigned territory.
Our Seco Culture
Our values guide how we work every day: Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enable better outcomes. Learn more about our people and products on our website or LinkedIn.
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) with up to 8% matching.
- 11 paid holidays + generous PTO.
- Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time.
- Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone.
- Health, dental, vision, disability insurance.
- IncentFit wellness rewards.
- $2,000 employee referral bonus.
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your resume (and cover letter, if applicable) in English. Applications via email are not accepted. For questions, contact hr.us@secotools.com
About Seco Tools
At Seco Tools, we develop and deliver advanced metal-cutting solutions that make machining easier and more productive. Our culture is built on four shared values: We Win Together, We Stay Curious, We Act Responsibly, and We Put Customers at the Center. With operations in more than 75 countries and 4,000 employees, we’re proud to be a global leader in machining excellence.
Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Third-Party Agencies
Seco Tools does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a signed agreement.
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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.