Sales Engineer

Join Kyocera International, Inc.
We’re hiring a Sales Engineer in our Fine Ceramics Division, Medical market
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Salary Range: $78k – $118k annually
(Final offer based on experience, education, skills, and market factors)

Why Kyocera?
With nearly 80,000 employees worldwide, Kyocera is a global leader in advanced ceramic technologies used in aerospace, automotive, medical, and semiconductor industries. Our materials power everything from smartphones to space shuttles — and we’re just getting started.

What Makes Us Stand Out?
We don’t just offer jobs — we offer careers with purpose, stability, and growth. Here’s what you can expect:

Generous Time Off

• 3 weeks of vacation to start (120 hours/year)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Financial Wellness

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid pension plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Investing in You

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Flexible schedules

Work-Life Balance & Culture

• On-site gyms, walking tracks, and employee gardens at larger locations
• Long-tenured team (many with 30+ years of service!)
• Inclusive and diverse workforce
• A company philosophy rooted in doing the right thing as a human being

Our Philosophy
Kyocera’s culture is deeply inspired by our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori. His values guide our decisions and shape our workplace. Learn more about our guiding principles here:

Kyocera Values

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future — one innovation at a time.

The Sales Engineer focuses on the sale of highly technical products. They increase business by maintaining an exceptional relationship with customers; by creating and supporting development activity within an assigned customer base; and by facilitating contract negotiations, customer complaint resolution, and other business-to-business reporting requirements. This technical sales role requires strong internal and external communication with administration, engineering, production, and quality to address customer needs.

They closely manage and report on account activity because driving new business is a key performance indicator.

4-year degree, BS preferred:
Material Science/Engineering/Technical
3 years of outside technical sales experience
Strong technical comprehension of drawings, materials, and engineering terms
Ability to resolve conflicts effectively and professionally
Organized with demonstrated practice of appropriate follow-up
Ability to work well with other people, both externally and internally
Proven written and verbal communication skills (phone, email, presentations, face-to-face)
Must possess a legal driver's license and be able to drive in the US legally
Proficient with Outlook & MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Basic proficiency in extracting information from SAP
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

• Meets monthly booking goals (MSP) and milestones for Master Plan as well as 3-year sales plans within and assigned account base. Reports to management on opportunities and customer requirements.
• Uses technical engineering skills to generate new business with established products and works with development engineers on new products that are needed in the market.
• Responsible for customer interaction and relationship management within own account base. Recommends improved material or products to customers within the Kyocera material family.
• Represents customer requests and perspectives to production, quality, and management personnel to plan and execute a 'customer first' support.
• Communicates with counterparts in Japan and the US regularly for price quotation, part delivery, technical confirmation, legal language discussions, cross-application, and general support.
• May travel up to 50% of the time. Facilitates business travel with visiting personnel from international production facilities and management during customer visits in the US. Also, escorts customers to factories globally as needed. May attend trade shows and events, or present…