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Technical Sales Engineers combine engineering credentials with client-facing skills, making them strong H-1B visa candidates. Employers typically sponsor through the H-1B or L-1 visa. A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field is the standard requirement for sponsorship. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for technical solutions and helping customers succeed? Seco Tools is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join our team and represent our comprehensive metal cutting solutions in the Northeast (Green Bay), Wisconsin area.
Welcome to Seco!
We are a global, innovative company with a strong sense of community. At Seco, we believe in supporting each other’s growth, championing diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities for professional development. If you’re looking for a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, we’d love to meet you!
About your role
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will represent Seco Tools across various industries, including automotive, power generation, oil & gas, mold & die, construction, and agriculture. In this regional role, you will:
- Manage and grow business with both end users and distributor partners.
- Consult with customers to provide metal cutting solutions tailored to their manufacturing needs.
- Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
- Travel regularly throughout the territory (50-60%) to engage customers and partners.
- Balance technical solution selling with territory planning, sales administration, and reporting.
Your key focus areas:
- 60% End User Account Management & New Business Development – Drive growth by developing new customers and expanding business with existing accounts.
- 25% Distributor Channel Management – Collaborate closely with distributor partners through joint calls, leads, and technical support.
- 15% Territory Planning and Administration – Manage sales activities, planning, and reporting to drive results.
You bring the following skills, personal traits, and interests:
- 5-7 years of successful technical, consultative sales experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Strong technical aptitude with proven experience in metal cutting or manufacturing solutions.
- Ability to work independently in a home or virtual office environment.
- Skilled in qualifying, demonstrating, and influencing customers.
- Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented with a solution-driven mindset.
- Willingness to travel extensively in the region and surrounding areas.
- Must live inside the geographic assigned territory.
Our Seco Culture
Our values guide how we work every day: Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enable better outcomes. Learn more about our people and products on our website or LinkedIn.
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) with up to 8% matching.
- 11 paid holidays + generous PTO.
- Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time.
- Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone.
- Health, dental, vision, disability insurance.
- IncentFit wellness rewards.
- $2,000 employee referral bonus.
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your resume (and cover letter, if applicable) in English. Applications via email are not accepted. For questions, contact hr.us@secotools.com
About Seco Tools
At Seco Tools, we develop and deliver advanced metal-cutting solutions that make machining easier and more productive. Our culture is built on four shared values: We Win Together, We Stay Curious, We Act Responsibly, and We Put Customers at the Center. With operations in more than 75 countries and 4,000 employees, we’re proud to be a global leader in machining excellence.
Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Third-Party Agencies
Seco Tools does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a signed agreement.
Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for technical solutions and helping customers succeed? Seco Tools is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join our team and represent our comprehensive metal cutting solutions in the Northeast (Green Bay), Wisconsin area.
Welcome to Seco!
We are a global, innovative company with a strong sense of community. At Seco, we believe in supporting each other’s growth, championing diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities for professional development. If you’re looking for a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, we’d love to meet you!
About your role
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will represent Seco Tools across various industries, including automotive, power generation, oil & gas, mold & die, construction, and agriculture. In this regional role, you will:
- Manage and grow business with both end users and distributor partners.
- Consult with customers to provide metal cutting solutions tailored to their manufacturing needs.
- Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with existing accounts.
- Travel regularly throughout the territory (50-60%) to engage customers and partners.
- Balance technical solution selling with territory planning, sales administration, and reporting.
Your key focus areas:
- 60% End User Account Management & New Business Development – Drive growth by developing new customers and expanding business with existing accounts.
- 25% Distributor Channel Management – Collaborate closely with distributor partners through joint calls, leads, and technical support.
- 15% Territory Planning and Administration – Manage sales activities, planning, and reporting to drive results.
You bring the following skills, personal traits, and interests:
- 5-7 years of successful technical, consultative sales experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Strong technical aptitude with proven experience in metal cutting or manufacturing solutions.
- Ability to work independently in a home or virtual office environment.
- Skilled in qualifying, demonstrating, and influencing customers.
- Proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented with a solution-driven mindset.
- Willingness to travel extensively in the region and surrounding areas.
- Must live inside the geographic assigned territory.
Our Seco Culture
Our values guide how we work every day: Winning together, Curiosity, Responsibility, and Customer focus. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enable better outcomes. Learn more about our people and products on our website or LinkedIn.
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) with up to 8% matching.
- 11 paid holidays + generous PTO.
- Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time.
- Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone.
- Health, dental, vision, disability insurance.
- IncentFit wellness rewards.
- $2,000 employee referral bonus.
How to Apply
Click Apply to submit your resume (and cover letter, if applicable) in English. Applications via email are not accepted. For questions, contact hr.us@secotools.com
About Seco Tools
At Seco Tools, we develop and deliver advanced metal-cutting solutions that make machining easier and more productive. Our culture is built on four shared values: We Win Together, We Stay Curious, We Act Responsibly, and We Put Customers at the Center. With operations in more than 75 countries and 4,000 employees, we’re proud to be a global leader in machining excellence.
Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Third-Party Agencies
Seco Tools does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a signed agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Sales Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Enterprise software, semiconductor, and industrial automation companies file H-1B petitions for Technical Sales Engineers regularly. Prioritizing employers with consistent sponsorship track records significantly improves your chances of securing a role with visa support.
Frame your technical depth clearly on your resume
USCIS approves H-1B petitions for this role when the position requires a specific technical degree. Highlight engineering coursework, certifications, and hands-on product knowledge to reinforce that the job demands specialized expertise beyond general sales skills.
Understand the specialty occupation requirement for your role
Not every Technical Sales Engineer role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Roles focused on complex technical solutions requiring engineering-level knowledge qualify more reliably than those primarily emphasizing relationship management or territory growth without technical depth.
An Australian passport opens additional sponsorship options
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews indefinitely. For Technical Sales Engineers, this is a major advantage over H-1B since employers can hire outside the annual cap with a much faster and simpler process.
Prepare your employer for the LCA and I-129 process
Many mid-size companies are willing to sponsor but unfamiliar with the process. Offering a clear, brief explanation of the Labor Condition Application and I-129 steps reduces friction and increases the likelihood an interested employer will move forward with sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers already open to sponsorship
Searching generalist job boards wastes time filtering out non-sponsoring employers. Migrate Mate focuses specifically on visa-sponsoring roles, so Technical Sales Engineers can identify relevant opportunities without repeatedly hitting dead ends on sponsorship eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Sales Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. H-1B visa approval requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Technical Sales Engineer roles that require applied engineering knowledge, product architecture discussions, or solutions design typically qualify. Roles framed primarily as sales territory management with light technical involvement face higher USCIS scrutiny and occasional denials.
What degree does an employer need to list on my H-1B petition for this role?
The employer must show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline, most commonly electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a closely related field. A general business or marketing degree is unlikely to support a Technical Sales Engineer H-1B petition on its own. If your degree is in a different but related field, a combination of education and directly relevant technical work experience can sometimes bridge the gap.
Are there visa options outside the H-1B lottery for Technical Sales Engineers?
Yes. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has a separate 10,500-slot annual cap that has never been filled, so there is no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN visa status under the USMCA if the role fits a listed TN category, though Technical Sales Engineer is not an explicit TN category and approval depends on how the position is framed. L-1 visas are available for intracompany transfers within multinational employers.
How do I find Technical Sales Engineer jobs where employers are open to visa sponsorship?
Most general job postings do not disclose sponsorship willingness upfront, making it inefficient to apply broadly and ask later. Migrate Mate curates roles specifically from employers willing to sponsor work visas, so you can browse Technical Sales Engineer positions already filtered for sponsorship eligibility. This is especially useful if you are working against an OPT or grace period deadline and need to move quickly toward a qualifying offer.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B as a Technical Sales Engineer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers once your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you have an approved I-140 or have been in valid H-1B status. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file a fresh LCA reflecting the new position, location, and prevailing wage, and the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same standards as the original petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Technical 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.