PCB Sales Engineer - Franklin TN

The Sales Engineer will act as the bridge between customers and engineering/ production teams, helping OEM and industrial customers integrate PCB-based solutions into their products. You'll combine your technical understanding of electrical components (ideally PCBs) with strong relationship-building skills to drive revenue growth, support design-in activities, and ensure customer satisfaction. This role is based in Franklin, TN.

Client Details

We are partnering with a global manufacturing leader in electrical components that is expanding its footprint in the United States through a strategic joint venture. As part of this growth, we are looking for a technically strong, commercially driven Sales Engineer to support and grow key customer relationships in the printed circuit board (PCB) space.

This is a high-visibility role with significant opportunity to grow your career as the US business scales-ideal for someone who enjoys being both customer-facing and hands-on with technology.

Description

Customer Engagement & Business Development

• Manage and grow a portfolio of OEM and industrial accounts across the US.
• Identify new opportunities for PCB and electrical component solutions within existing and prospective customers.
• Lead technical sales discussions, presentations, and product demonstrations.

Technical Support & Application Engineering

• Understand customer requirements and translate them into product specifications and solutions.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to develop proposals, quotations, and custom solutions.
• Review and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, and technical drawings to advise on feasibility and design options.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the full sales cycle-from design-in to production ramp-up.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with global manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of customer projects.
• Support qualification, testing, and validation activities as needed.
• Track opportunities, pipeline, and activities in CRM and contribute accurate forecasts.

Market & Product Insight

• Stay current on trends in PCBs, electrical components, and relevant end markets.
• Provide feedback from customers to inform product roadmap, pricing, and go-to-market strategies.

Location & Work Setup

• Primary Location: Franklin, Tennessee
• Relocation: Candidates willing to relocate to the Franklin, TN area are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Some domestic travel is required to visit customers and attend key meetings/events; occasional international travel may be required.

Profile

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• (or equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience).
• Experience in a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, Technical Sales, or Field Engineer role.
• Strong understanding of electrical components, with a clear advantage for candidates who have:
  • Experience with printed circuit boards (PCBs), PCB assembly, or electronic modules.
  • Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and technical drawings.
• Proven ability to interface with engineering, purchasing, and leadership stakeholders at customer sites.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills-able to explain complex technical concepts in a clear, commercial context.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and occasionally to international locations as needed.

Preferred:

• Experience selling into automotive, industrial, electronics, or related manufacturing environments.
• Prior exposure to global manufacturing organizations or joint-venture environments.
• Familiarity with quality standards and reliability requirements common in high-volume manufacturing.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $130,000 USD.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative environment.
• Relocation support includes moving costs, security deposits, etc.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.