Sales Engineer Jobs in Texas

Sales Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in industrial automation, energy technology, semiconductor equipment, and enterprise software across experience levels from junior technical sales to principal and regional engineering roles. The largest hiring markets are Houston, Dallas, and Austin, where companies like Siemens, Honeywell, and Dell Technologies maintain significant operations and regularly bring on sales engineers. The most in-demand specialties in Texas right now are process automation, oil and gas instrumentation, and cloud infrastructure solutions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles168+
Top employerEaton
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring33
Work type38% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Siemens
Residential Sales Engineer
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Residential Sales Engineer
Siemens
Irving, Texas
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$75k - $157k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Grundfos Pumps
Senior Aftermarket Sales Engineer, Data Centers
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Senior Aftermarket Sales Engineer, Data Centers
Grundfos Pumps
Houston, Texas
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$83k - $133k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Sales Engineer – Data Infrastructure
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Sales Engineer – Data Infrastructure
Globalaii INC
Dallas, Texas
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$100k - $175k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in management information systems

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Atlas Copco Group
Industrial Service Sales Engineer
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Industrial Service Sales Engineer
Atlas Copco Group
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$65k - $80k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Atlas Copco Group
Industrial Service Sales Engineer
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Industrial Service Sales Engineer
Atlas Copco Group
Austin, Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$72k - $88k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Sales Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fort Worth
7 jobs
San Antonio
7 jobs
Plano
5 jobs
Irving
3 jobs
Brookshire
3 jobs
Carrollton
3 jobs

Sales Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Eaton
Eaton6 open roles
Fortinet
Fortinet6 open roles
Carrier Enterprise
Carrier Enterprise4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software16
  • Electronics & Hardware7
  • Cybersecurity5
  • Manufacturing5
  • Energy4

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
  • Two or more years of experience in a technical sales or applications engineering role
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct product demonstrations and translate technical specs for buyers
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms and solution-selling methodologies such as SPIN or Challenger
  • Experience supporting sales cycles in industrial, energy, or enterprise technology markets
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting to both technical and executive audiences

Sales Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales engineer in Texas?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or software engineering followed by a role in applications engineering, technical support, or field service at a Texas-based manufacturer or technology company. Texas does not require a state-issued license specifically for sales engineers, though roles in certain regulated sectors such as oil and gas instrumentation or fire protection systems may expect a Professional Engineer license or a Texas-specific product certification from the relevant vendor or industry body.

How much do sales engineers make in Texas?

Sales engineers in Texas earn a median of about $130,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,730 for the lowest 10% to over $201,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring sales engineers in Texas right now include Eaton, Fortinet, and Carrier Enterprise, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, semiconductor, and enterprise technology operations means hiring tends to be consistent throughout the year rather than seasonal.

Which Texas cities have the most sales engineer jobs?

Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most sales engineer openings in Texas. Houston's dominance reflects the energy, petrochemical, and industrial automation industries anchored there, while Dallas benefits from a dense cluster of enterprise software, telecommunications, and data center companies, and Austin's fast-growing tech sector drives demand for cloud, semiconductor, and SaaS sales engineers.

Are there remote sales engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than many technical roles, because a significant portion of the sales engineering workflow, including product demos, proposal development, and customer discovery calls, can be conducted remotely. About 69% of sales engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how the role has evolved since enterprise software and cloud solutions became the dominant categories. On-site presence is most commonly required during proof-of-concept phases or for roles tied to physical industrial equipment.

How can I get hired as a sales engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into sales engineering from a technical support, field applications, or inside sales role at an established Texas employer. Companies like Siemens, Emerson, and National Instruments have historically hired associate technical sales or applications engineer trainees out of Texas engineering programs, including those at UT Austin, Texas A&M, and Rice. Building a portfolio of product demos or proof-of-concept documentation and earning a vendor certification in a relevant platform, such as Salesforce, AWS, or a major industrial automation suite, meaningfully strengthens a candidate's profile for these openings.

Where can I find and apply to sales engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to sales engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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