Sales Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
Sales Engineer jobs in Houston are in strong demand, concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Greenway Plaza, and the Galleria area across oil and gas technology, industrial automation, and enterprise software. Employers actively hiring include Fortinet, Eaton, and Meter. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job # EE26049
Job Title Sales Application Engineer – General Industries
Office Location Houston, TX preferred
Business/Department Energy & Infrastructure Solutions/Commercial/Commercial Sales Application Engineering
General Role Description
Prepare timely and accurate technical specifications to support large electric motor and drive system orders in the designated markets to support the detailed cost analysis for all specifications. Create a network of technical evaluator relationships with clients and vendors to build a pipeline of potential business within designated markets.
Role Accountabilities
- Prepare technical specifications for fixed and adjustable speed motors and AC/DC drives systems to meet clients’ Request for Quote (RFQ) requirements and to effectively communicate these requirements to the clients and internal engineering team
- Lead technical and commercial proposal development for small projects with limited supervision
- Provide technical guidance in the preparation, review, and final commercial proposal generation to client
- Prepare detailed cost elements for the technical specification
- Prepare specifications for required components
- Design competitive and viable technical approaches to resolve client issues
- Evaluate supplier proposals to determine the best technical and most economical solution for the application
- Identify enhanced product or service feature needs by soliciting feedback from clients
- Feedback product and service deficiencies to business unit management for continuous improvement
- Review brochures for technical accuracy
- Identify and suggest new products and applications to drive business growth
- Monitor industry trends to recommend new product and service features
- Track competitor’s offerings, assess client situations, and propose competitive options applicable to the client’s individual needs
- Track competitive environment to identify new products and technology and provide comparative analyses to the commercial and R&D teams
- Prepare and deliver presentations at technical conferences and meetings with clients, at client sites as necessary or assigned
General Employee Accountabilities
- Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
- Give manager best advice
- Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
- Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
- Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
- Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
- Recommend viable improvements proactively
- Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent via education and/or work experience
- 2 years systems or application engineering experience in medium voltage drives and motor systems
- Demonstrated success as contributing member in project team
- Demonstrated successful and positive leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
- Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
- Demonstrated innovative problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated presentation skills
- Availability to travel domestically frequently, up to 40%, and internationally occasionally, up to 10%, with limited notice
Preferred Qualifications
- 4 or more years systems or application engineering experience in the medium voltage drives and motor systems with ratings over 10MW
- Demonstrated success in client facing, sales or marketing related assignments
- Fluency in languages of markets served or assigned
To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.
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Who's Hiring
- Fortinet4

- Eaton2

- Meter2

- TMEIC2

- Amphenol2

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software8
- Manufacturing6
- Energy4
- Cybersecurity4
- Distribution & Wholesale4
Sales Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a sales engineer job in Houston?
The strongest hiring in Houston comes from energy technology, industrial equipment, and process automation companies concentrated in the Energy Corridor and along the Ship Channel. Candidates with a technical background in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering get the most callbacks from Houston employers. Familiarity with upstream and midstream oil and gas workflows gives you a real edge here that matters far less in other markets.
Which companies hire sales engineers in Houston?
Employers hiring sales engineers in Houston right now include Fortinet, Eaton, and Meter, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's mix of multinational energy firms, industrial equipment distributors, and enterprise software companies serving the energy sector creates consistent demand for this role year-round.
Are there remote sales engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, though opportunities vary, as sales engineering often involves on-site product demonstrations and client visits that limit full remote work. About 19% of sales engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most of those concentrated in enterprise software and cloud infrastructure roles rather than industrial or field-equipment positions.
How can I get a sales engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is through a technical support or applications engineer role at an energy technology or industrial automation company, where you build product knowledge before moving into sales. Houston-area distributors and equipment manufacturers regularly hire junior technical reps with strong engineering fundamentals, even without direct sales experience. Internships at companies serving the petrochemical or refining sectors are a reliable local stepping stone.
Which industries hire the most sales engineers in Houston?
Most sales engineer openings in Houston sit in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Energy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Houston's role as the center of the U.S. energy industry means demand from oil and gas technology, refining equipment, and industrial automation consistently outpaces other sectors in this market.
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