Inside Sales Engineer Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Inside Sales Engineer jobs sit at the intersection of technical expertise and client-facing sales, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa specialty occupation status. Employers in SaaS, industrial automation, and telecom regularly file LCAs for this role, and your engineering or computer science degree is typically the credential that anchors the petition.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~18,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.
Miller Mechanical Specialties is a supplier and integrator of instrumentation and control systems to process industries in the Midwest, including ethanol, biodiesel, biochemical, water and waste water treatment, food and beverage, and corn and soy processing. We are a trusted advisor for solving their toughest process measurement and control challenges.
Founded in 1952, we have since become a one-stop-shop for the highest quality instruments, valves, services and solutions. Manufacturers we represent include Endress+Hauser, SAMSON, Draeger and Clark-Reliance. With a team of engineers spread across the Upper-Midwest, and in our Minneapolis and Des Moines offices, we offer unrivaled responsiveness and a wealth of application expertise.
Much of our work consists of using our engineering expertise to apply highly specialized equipment to customer processes, optimizing their process in terms of cost, quality and productivity.
What is the role about?
We are recruiting an Inside Sales Engineer to support our growing sales team. Responsibilities include application engineering, customer service, and sales. Successful candidates will have strong communication, technical problem-solving, and customer service skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about sales and industrial process automation. Inside Sales Engineers receive extensive training in sales and process automation equipment and gain exposure to a wide range of customer processes.
Which tasks will you perform?
- Respond to inbound customer calls and inquiries, providing prompt, courteous support for sales, service, and product questions
- Partner with customers to understand their applications and to select, configure, and quote the appropriate instrumentation and control equipment
- Assist customers with technical questions by offering clear guidance on product selection, specifications, and application requirements
- Support prospecting, mailings, and other sales and marketing activities that help the team achieve its sales goals
- Accurately take, enter, and track customer orders to completion
- Document recently built systems with photos, drawings, and manuals to ensure complete and accurate records for customers and internal teams
- Assist with the design of shop-fabricated systems and supervise their construction to ensure quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery
- Assemble, service, and calibrate instruments and valves, both in our shop and in the field
- Travel to select meetings for sales and support, including, but not limited to, customer sites, sales meetings, and product training sessions
- Travel to customer plant locations to perform startup and service work
What do we expect from you?
You will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Associate's in Industrial Technology or related field
- Ability to commute or relocate to Saint Paul, MN 55120 before starting work
You may have:
- 2+ years experience preferred
- Inside sales or customer service experience preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar software preferred
- Strong communication skills and work ethic
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, capable of utilizing critical thinking to ensure precision in tasks
- Proven experience balancing competing priorities
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Suite
What can you expect from us?
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Bonus opportunities
Endress+Hauser is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification including protected veteran and disability status.
MMS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.
At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~18,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.
Miller Mechanical Specialties is a supplier and integrator of instrumentation and control systems to process industries in the Midwest, including ethanol, biodiesel, biochemical, water and waste water treatment, food and beverage, and corn and soy processing. We are a trusted advisor for solving their toughest process measurement and control challenges.
Founded in 1952, we have since become a one-stop-shop for the highest quality instruments, valves, services and solutions. Manufacturers we represent include Endress+Hauser, SAMSON, Draeger and Clark-Reliance. With a team of engineers spread across the Upper-Midwest, and in our Minneapolis and Des Moines offices, we offer unrivaled responsiveness and a wealth of application expertise.
Much of our work consists of using our engineering expertise to apply highly specialized equipment to customer processes, optimizing their process in terms of cost, quality and productivity.
What is the role about?
We are recruiting an Inside Sales Engineer to support our growing sales team. Responsibilities include application engineering, customer service, and sales. Successful candidates will have strong communication, technical problem-solving, and customer service skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about sales and industrial process automation. Inside Sales Engineers receive extensive training in sales and process automation equipment and gain exposure to a wide range of customer processes.
Which tasks will you perform?
- Respond to inbound customer calls and inquiries, providing prompt, courteous support for sales, service, and product questions
- Partner with customers to understand their applications and to select, configure, and quote the appropriate instrumentation and control equipment
- Assist customers with technical questions by offering clear guidance on product selection, specifications, and application requirements
- Support prospecting, mailings, and other sales and marketing activities that help the team achieve its sales goals
- Accurately take, enter, and track customer orders to completion
- Document recently built systems with photos, drawings, and manuals to ensure complete and accurate records for customers and internal teams
- Assist with the design of shop-fabricated systems and supervise their construction to ensure quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery
- Assemble, service, and calibrate instruments and valves, both in our shop and in the field
- Travel to select meetings for sales and support, including, but not limited to, customer sites, sales meetings, and product training sessions
- Travel to customer plant locations to perform startup and service work
What do we expect from you?
You will have:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Associate's in Industrial Technology or related field
- Ability to commute or relocate to Saint Paul, MN 55120 before starting work
You may have:
- 2+ years experience preferred
- Inside sales or customer service experience preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar software preferred
- Strong communication skills and work ethic
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, capable of utilizing critical thinking to ensure precision in tasks
- Proven experience balancing competing priorities
- Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Suite
What can you expect from us?
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Bonus opportunities
Endress+Hauser is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification including protected veteran and disability status.
MMS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Inside Sales Engineer
Align your degree to the role's technical core
Inside Sales Engineer roles are only H-1B-eligible if the position genuinely requires a specialty degree. Document how your engineering, computer science, or applied sciences degree directly underpins the technical duties, not just the sales component, in every application.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary talks
Your employer must meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before filing an LCA. Check the OFLC Wage Search yourself first so you can spot whether an offer clears that floor and avoid a petition that DOL will reject.
Target SaaS and industrial automation employers specifically
Companies selling technically complex products, like enterprise software, process control systems, or networking hardware, are most likely to classify Inside Sales Engineers as specialty occupation roles. These employers have established LCA filing patterns and legal teams already familiar with the requirements.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Inside Sales Engineer and closely related technical sales roles. It narrows your search to companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation question for this job title.
Get your job description reviewed before the offer stage
USCIS scrutinizes Inside Sales Engineer petitions where the posting emphasizes relationship-building over technical duties. Ask the hiring manager to confirm the job description specifies engineering deliverables, like solution design, technical scoping, or integration support, before the offer is formalized.
Clarify who files the LCA during offer negotiation
The employer must file the LCA with DOL and have it certified before you can apply for the visa. Confirm during the offer stage that the company has an immigration attorney or in-house counsel ready to handle this, since delays here directly push back your start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Inside Sales Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is structured. If the position requires applying engineering principles to design or scope technical solutions, and the employer can show a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field is a standard requirement for the job, it typically qualifies. Roles where the technical component is minor and sales experience is primary are more likely to face an RFE from USCIS.
What degree do I need to sponsor an Inside Sales Engineer on a work visa?
For H-1B sponsorship, the role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, most commonly electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related applied science. A general business degree is usually insufficient on its own. USCIS will review the actual job duties to confirm the degree requirement is genuine, not just listed as a preference.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Inside Sales Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for technical sales and Inside Sales Engineer positions, so you can focus your search on companies that have already filed for this role type rather than speculating about willingness to sponsor.
Can a TN visa cover an Inside Sales Engineer working in the U.S.?
Possibly, but only for Canadian or Mexican nationals and only if the role maps to an occupation on the USMCA profession list, such as engineer. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility. The actual duties must align with the USMCA engineer category, and the employer typically needs to provide a support letter documenting that the position requires professional engineering work, not primarily sales activity.
What happens to my visa status if I switch from an Inside Sales Engineer role to a pure account executive position at the same company?
A material change in job duties, like moving from a technical specialty occupation to a non-specialty sales role, can jeopardize your H-1B status. Your employer is required to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS before the change takes effect if the new role no longer qualifies as a specialty occupation. Skipping this step puts your legal status at risk even though you're staying with the same employer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Inside Sales Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.