Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in Texas

Technical Sales Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in industrial automation, oil and gas technology, semiconductors, and enterprise software across a wide seniority range from associate to senior and principal levels. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring, with established employers like Emerson, Texas Instruments, and Siemens maintaining deep regional footprints. The most in-demand specialties are process automation, power systems, and SaaS-based industrial platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles94
Top employerHP
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring26
Work type51% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Technical Support Engineer I
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Technical Support Engineer I
Lithium Networks
Austin, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$45k - $52k/yr
On-Site

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Technical Support Engineer - Wireline Cased Hole
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Technical Support Engineer - Wireline Cased Hole
GOWell Petro, LLC
Houston, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
IT Support
Systems Administration
$70k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Technical Support Engineer - II
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Technical Support Engineer - II
Lithium Networks
Austin, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$53k - $62k/yr
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Technical Quality Engineer - PV Inverters
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Technical Quality Engineer - PV Inverters
Sungrow USA Corporation
Houston, Texas
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$95k - $120k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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Principal Engineer & Technical Lead — Azure / Containers
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Principal Engineer & Technical Lead — Azure / Containers
Aperia
Dallas, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

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Technical Sales Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Plano
10 jobs
San Antonio
3 jobs
Humble
2 jobs
Irving
2 jobs
Spring
2 jobs
Longview
2 jobs

Technical Sales Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

HP3 open roles
Tesla3 open roles
CaptiveAire3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Fintech

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical specifications into customer-facing solutions
  • Experience with CRM platforms and structured sales processes such as Salesforce or Dynamics
  • Familiarity with the Texas industrial sectors targeted by the employer, such as oil and gas or manufacturing
  • Ability to travel regionally to customer sites across Texas and occasionally beyond
  • Strong presentation and written communication skills for proposals and technical demonstrations

Technical Sales Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a technical sales engineer in Texas?

Most employers in Texas require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, computer science, or a closely related field. Texas does not impose a state-issued license specific to technical sales engineering, but roles in regulated industries such as oil and gas infrastructure or high-voltage electrical equipment may expect a Professional Engineer credential from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Candidates who combine an engineering foundation with formal sales training or industry certifications move into roles fastest.

How much do technical sales engineers make in Texas?

Technical 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 technical sales engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring technical sales engineers in Texas right now include HP, Tesla, and CaptiveAire, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's density of energy, semiconductor, and industrial automation companies means hiring is consistent across both large multinationals with regional headquarters and mid-size specialty firms serving the Gulf Coast and Permian Basin markets.

Which Texas cities have the most technical sales engineer jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most technical sales engineer openings in Texas. Houston drives demand through its concentration of energy technology, petrochemical, and industrial automation companies, while Dallas attracts roles tied to enterprise software and telecommunications hardware, and Austin's semiconductor and SaaS sector has expanded technical sales hiring substantially over the past decade.

Are there remote technical sales engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based roles because technical sales engineers regularly travel to customer sites for demonstrations, installations, and relationship management. About 49% of technical sales engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to cover the pre-sales and solution consulting portions of the role that do not require an on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for associate or junior technical sales roles, inside sales engineer positions, or applications engineering roles at large Texas industrial and technology employers. Companies like Emerson, Siemens, and Texas Instruments run rotational or new-graduate programs in the Houston and Dallas areas that move engineers into customer-facing roles. A Professional Engineer candidate registration in Texas, a relevant industry certification, or a strong internship in a Texas energy or manufacturing environment gives applicants a clear edge over candidates without regional context.

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

You can find and apply to technical sales engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to the employers posting them. No sign-up is required to see open positions.

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