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Technical Sales Engineer – Automotive, Electronic Materials
Summary
Are you passionate about helping shape the future of mobility?
Momentive's Electronic Materials business is at the forefront of the technologies driving today's automotive transformation, including vehicle electrification, EV battery systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, vehicle connectivity, and advanced power electronics. We are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to help accelerate the adoption of innovative materials solutions that enable the next generation of automotive technologies.
In this highly visible, customer-facing role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, electronics manufacturers, battery system providers, and emerging mobility companies. Leveraging both your technical expertise and commercial acumen, you'll help customers solve complex design, manufacturing, and reliability challenges while identifying new opportunities for business growth.
As a key member of the Electronic Materials team, you must be comfortable interacting with a wide range of customer stakeholders, including design engineers, manufacturing engineers, materials engineers, procurement professionals, program managers, and business leaders. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts and translate customer needs into actionable business opportunities will be critical for success to help bring innovative solutions to market.
This position reports directly to the NAM Electronics Commercial Leader.
Responsibilities Include:
Technical Sales & Business Development
- Identify and develop new opportunities where Momentive's Electronic Materials portfolio can provide value within automotive applications including EV batteries, battery packs, power electronics, onboard charging, ADAS systems, sensors, radar modules, cameras, ECUs, connectivity systems, lighting, and autonomous vehicle technologies.
- Support business growth initiatives by working directly with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, Tier 2 suppliers, electronic component manufacturers, and channel partners to identify and qualify new opportunities.
- Promote existing and newly developed materials through technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer engagement activities.
- Utilize the DFV opportunity screening methodology to evaluate and prioritize prospective opportunities.
- Meet business growth objectives through the development of new applications, new customers, and expansion of existing customer relationships.
Customer Technical Support
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers by helping solve application challenges involving thermal management, environmental protection, reliability, vibration resistance, sealing, bonding, dispensing, electrical insulation, EMI shielding, and component protection.
- Interface directly with customer engineering teams to understand design requirements and recommend appropriate Momentive solutions.
- Support material evaluations, qualification activities, and specification efforts at targeted OEM and Tier accounts.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, ADE, and R&D teams to communicate customer needs and identify product development opportunities.
- Support customer validation activities and qualification requirements associated with automotive reliability and performance standards.
Customer & Channel Engagement
- Manage assigned direct-sale automotive accounts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering, procurement, program management, manufacturing, and quality personnel within customer organizations.
- Support Momentive's distribution network by providing technical expertise, training, and application support.
- Assist distribution partners in identifying opportunities and positioning Momentive technologies within target accounts.
- Support commercial discussions by providing technical justification and application expertise during qualification and adoption activities.
Industry Presence & Market Intelligence
- Represent Momentive at industry trade shows, conferences, technical seminars, and customer events.
- Monitor automotive industry trends including electrification, battery technologies, semiconductor packaging, thermal management, autonomous driving systems, and vehicle connectivity.
- Share customer feedback and market insights with internal stakeholders to support strategic planning and product development activities.
- Identify emerging applications where Momentive technologies can drive future growth.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate opportunity and account information within the CRM (SFA) system.
- Routinely update sales activities, customer interactions, and call reports in CRM.
- Coordinate sample requests, testing activities, qualification programs, and customer follow-up actions.
- Support forecasting activities by maintaining an accurate opportunity pipeline and updating forecast information in Arkieva.
- Prepare opportunity reviews, key account plans, business summaries, and technical reports as required.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to work independently from a remote office environment.
- Domestic and international travel up to 50% as required to support customer engagements, technical reviews, business development activities, and industry events.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of technical sales, application engineering, business development, product management, or commercial experience within specialty materials, electronics, automotive, adhesives, sealants, silicones, thermal materials, or related industries.
- Experience working with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, electronics manufacturers, or other automotive value-chain participants.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to engineering and business audiences.
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid passport.
- Willingness and ability to work remotely and travel extensively.
The following are preferred for the role
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Chemistry.
- Experience with automotive electronics, EV battery systems, power electronics, ADAS systems, sensors, or autonomous vehicle technologies.
- Experience with silicone-based materials including RTVs, thermal interface materials, encapsulates, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.
- Experience supporting material qualification and specification at automotive OEMs or Tier suppliers.
- Experience with adhesive and sealant dispensing equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with SalesForce.com, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience operating within a global organization and managing programs with international stakeholders.
- Knowledge of automotive development processes, validation requirements, and quality systems.
What We Offer:
Base Pay Range: $122,500 - $179,300The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable.
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
- Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
- Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
- Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
- 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
- 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
- Student debt pay-off program.
- Professional development programs and courses.
- Wellness programs and financial education.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.
About us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
Job Title:
Technical Sales Engineer – Automotive, Electronic Materials
Summary
Are you passionate about helping shape the future of mobility?
Momentive's Electronic Materials business is at the forefront of the technologies driving today's automotive transformation, including vehicle electrification, EV battery systems, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, vehicle connectivity, and advanced power electronics. We are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to help accelerate the adoption of innovative materials solutions that enable the next generation of automotive technologies.
In this highly visible, customer-facing role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, electronics manufacturers, battery system providers, and emerging mobility companies. Leveraging both your technical expertise and commercial acumen, you'll help customers solve complex design, manufacturing, and reliability challenges while identifying new opportunities for business growth.
As a key member of the Electronic Materials team, you must be comfortable interacting with a wide range of customer stakeholders, including design engineers, manufacturing engineers, materials engineers, procurement professionals, program managers, and business leaders. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts and translate customer needs into actionable business opportunities will be critical for success to help bring innovative solutions to market.
This position reports directly to the NAM Electronics Commercial Leader.
Responsibilities Include:
Technical Sales & Business Development
- Identify and develop new opportunities where Momentive's Electronic Materials portfolio can provide value within automotive applications including EV batteries, battery packs, power electronics, onboard charging, ADAS systems, sensors, radar modules, cameras, ECUs, connectivity systems, lighting, and autonomous vehicle technologies.
- Support business growth initiatives by working directly with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, Tier 2 suppliers, electronic component manufacturers, and channel partners to identify and qualify new opportunities.
- Promote existing and newly developed materials through technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer engagement activities.
- Utilize the DFV opportunity screening methodology to evaluate and prioritize prospective opportunities.
- Meet business growth objectives through the development of new applications, new customers, and expansion of existing customer relationships.
Customer Technical Support
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers by helping solve application challenges involving thermal management, environmental protection, reliability, vibration resistance, sealing, bonding, dispensing, electrical insulation, EMI shielding, and component protection.
- Interface directly with customer engineering teams to understand design requirements and recommend appropriate Momentive solutions.
- Support material evaluations, qualification activities, and specification efforts at targeted OEM and Tier accounts.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Product Management, ADE, and R&D teams to communicate customer needs and identify product development opportunities.
- Support customer validation activities and qualification requirements associated with automotive reliability and performance standards.
Customer & Channel Engagement
- Manage assigned direct-sale automotive accounts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering, procurement, program management, manufacturing, and quality personnel within customer organizations.
- Support Momentive's distribution network by providing technical expertise, training, and application support.
- Assist distribution partners in identifying opportunities and positioning Momentive technologies within target accounts.
- Support commercial discussions by providing technical justification and application expertise during qualification and adoption activities.
Industry Presence & Market Intelligence
- Represent Momentive at industry trade shows, conferences, technical seminars, and customer events.
- Monitor automotive industry trends including electrification, battery technologies, semiconductor packaging, thermal management, autonomous driving systems, and vehicle connectivity.
- Share customer feedback and market insights with internal stakeholders to support strategic planning and product development activities.
- Identify emerging applications where Momentive technologies can drive future growth.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate opportunity and account information within the CRM (SFA) system.
- Routinely update sales activities, customer interactions, and call reports in CRM.
- Coordinate sample requests, testing activities, qualification programs, and customer follow-up actions.
- Support forecasting activities by maintaining an accurate opportunity pipeline and updating forecast information in Arkieva.
- Prepare opportunity reviews, key account plans, business summaries, and technical reports as required.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to work independently from a remote office environment.
- Domestic and international travel up to 50% as required to support customer engagements, technical reviews, business development activities, and industry events.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of technical sales, application engineering, business development, product management, or commercial experience within specialty materials, electronics, automotive, adhesives, sealants, silicones, thermal materials, or related industries.
- Experience working with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, electronics manufacturers, or other automotive value-chain participants.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to engineering and business audiences.
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid passport.
- Willingness and ability to work remotely and travel extensively.
The following are preferred for the role
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Chemistry.
- Experience with automotive electronics, EV battery systems, power electronics, ADAS systems, sensors, or autonomous vehicle technologies.
- Experience with silicone-based materials including RTVs, thermal interface materials, encapsulates, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.
- Experience supporting material qualification and specification at automotive OEMs or Tier suppliers.
- Experience with adhesive and sealant dispensing equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with SalesForce.com, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience operating within a global organization and managing programs with international stakeholders.
- Knowledge of automotive development processes, validation requirements, and quality systems.
What We Offer:
Base Pay Range: $122,500 - $179,300The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable.
Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.
At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.
- Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
- Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
- Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
- Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
- 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
- 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
- Student debt pay-off program.
- Professional development programs and courses.
- Wellness programs and financial education.
Refer to the Hiring Process tab on our Careers page for a detailed description of the physical job requirements and location details for candidates considering relocation.
About us:
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
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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.