Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in Arizona
Technical Sales Engineer jobs in Arizona are concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced industrial systems, with active hiring at every level from early-career to senior account engineers. Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale are the largest hiring metros, anchored by established employers such as Honeywell, Raytheon Technologies, and Intel, all of which maintain major Arizona operations and recruit technical sales engineers on a continuing basis. The most in-demand specialties are systems integration, industrial automation, and semiconductor capital equipment sales. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
$96,000.00 - $132,000.00Location:
Home / Mobile,AZ-001, Home / Mobile,CA-001, Home / Mobile,ID-001, Home / Mobile,OR-001, Home / Mobile,TX-001, Home / Mobile,UT-001You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.
At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .
TSEs provide technical support remotely, and on site, to FSO personnel for highly complex problems involving equipment malfunction, on wafer issues, and performance enhancement programs where first-line product support was unable to isolate or fix a problem. Using advanced troubleshooting methodologies, they establish success criteria, develop comprehensive action plans, analyze and compile findings, perform root cause analysis and support FSO repair activities through escalation closure.
Responsible for technical escalations (remote & onsite) at customer sites for DDP [CVD] products, able to use a systematic approach to problem solving and use data driven troubleshooting and diagnostic tools.
Support and provide technical feedback to improve fleet performance, improvement programs and upgrades.
Guide and coach field engineers in troubleshooting techniques, work ethics and cultural norms.
Develop troubleshooting guides and support technical documentation to enhance field engineers’ knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
Support multiple technical escalations, resolve with focus on time to resolution and quality of work
Attend customer field issues meetings with FSO, collaborate with BU engineers
Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
Publishing Technical Lessons Learned, troubleshooting guides, technical (ET) papers, etc.
Provide on-site coaching to FSO
Support NPI development early in the product life cycle, and at key customer sites
Create, or collaborate in creation of, innovative advanced trouble shooting tools
Business Expertise:
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
Leadership:
Provides coaching to colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Problem Solving:
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and data.
Impact:
Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
Interpersonal Skills:
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Manage difficult situations in stressful environments.
Qualifications
1) Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in technical field
2) Skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong Organizational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively manage difficult problem
- Familiar with suite of Microsoft Apps, and internal ones such as SAP, VSPI and ARK.
3) Year of Experience: +7 years of experience with Applied Materials DDP products or similar.
Additional Information
Travel - Generally 25% of the time, but could be as high as 50%
***Must have DDP [CVD] products experience***
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Relocation Eligible:
NoThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Retail
- Airlines
- Aerospace & Defense
What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical sales engineer jobs across Arizona.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, applied science, or a closely related technical discipline
- Demonstrated ability to present and explain complex technical solutions to engineering and procurement teams
- Proven experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting through contract close
- Familiarity with CRM platforms and structured sales methodologies such as MEDDIC or Challenger
- Willingness to travel regionally within Arizona and to customer sites across the Southwest
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or industrial manufacturing customer accounts
Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical sales engineer in Arizona?
Most technical sales engineer roles in Arizona require a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, though employers in semiconductor and aerospace also accept equivalent hands-on technical experience. Arizona does not issue a state license specific to technical sales engineering, so candidates typically enter through engineering or applications engineering roles at manufacturers, distributors, or integrators with operations in the Phoenix or Tucson metro areas and build toward client-facing sales responsibilities from there.
How much do technical sales engineers make in Arizona?
Technical sales engineers in Arizona earn a median of about $131,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,760 for the lowest 10% to over $226,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical sales engineers in Arizona?
Employers hiring technical sales engineers in Arizona right now include KLA, ASM, and Microchip Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Arizona's concentration of aerospace primes, semiconductor fabs, and defense contractors means that both large OEMs and regional value-added resellers post openings on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Which Arizona cities have the most technical sales engineer jobs?
Phoenix, Chandler, and Scottsdale account for the largest share of technical sales engineer openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because of its dense cluster of semiconductor manufacturers, aerospace suppliers, and industrial distributors, while Tucson draws consistent demand from Raytheon Technologies and the University of Arizona's affiliated research and defense contractors, and Scottsdale adds openings through its concentration of technology company regional headquarters and advanced manufacturing firms.
Are there remote technical sales engineer jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based roles because technical sales engineers frequently visit customer facilities, run on-site demonstrations, and support equipment installations in person. About 33% of technical sales engineer openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most often applying to the pre-sales and proposal stages rather than to the field demonstration and account management portions of the role.
How can I get hired as a technical sales engineer in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an applications engineering or inside sales support role at an Arizona distributor or manufacturer's rep firm, where you learn the product line and customer base before transitioning to a field-facing position. Honeywell and Intel both run early-career technical rotational programs in their Arizona operations, and regional industrial distributors in the Phoenix metro regularly hire engineering graduates into applications specialist roles as a stepping stone. A relevant engineering internship combined with a Fundamentals of Engineering credential or an industry certification in a product line such as Cisco, Rockwell Automation, or Emerson gives candidates a clear advantage over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state's major metros and industries. Search the listings for roles that match your technical background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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