Associate Sales Engineer (Machine Vision & Optics)

**Help the machines of the future see.** Join a growing San Diego optics manufacturer as the technical face to prospects and customers who are building robotics, industrial automation systems, and autonomous vehicles. **Role Overview** * **Job Title:** Technical Sales Engineer or Associate Sales Engineer (Machine Vision \& Optics) * **Location:** San Diego, CA (On\-site in Kearny Mesa) * **Employment Type:** Full\-Time, Permanent (Direct Hire) * **Base Salary Range:** $65,000 – $80,000 / year \+ Performance Bonus * **Schedule \& Work Mode:** Monday – Friday, On\-site 40 hours/week * **Reports To:** Founder/ CEO **Job Summary** Our client designs and manufactures precision camera lenses for computer vision and machine vision—the critical optical hardware enabling robots and autonomous systems to see our physical world. We are seeking a **Technical Sales Engineer** or **Associate Sales Engineer** based in **San Diego, CA**, to build long\-term relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) engineering teams, gather complex technical requirements, and deliver custom optical solutions that win design\-ins. Working on\-site alongside engineering and production in San Diego, you will have the opportunity to operate in a high\-ownership, small\-team environment. This is an exceptional career\-launching opportunity for an ambitious professional with a strong STEM foundation and excellent technical communication skills. **Key Responsibilities** * Customer Relationship Management: Serve as the primary technical contact for inbound customer inquiries from first contact through full\-scale production. * Account Development \& Prospecting: Identify, prospect, and qualify high\-growth OEM accounts within the robotics, UAV/drone, industrial automation, and automotive markets. * Technical Solution Delivery: Translate client requirements into precise optical specifications; collaborate directly with internal optical design and engineering teams on custom projects. * Account Management: Oversee quotes, custom orders, technical documentation, and post\-sale account management to drive long\-term client retention. * Industry Representation: Represent the company at major global industry trade shows and photonics conferences (e.g., SPIE Photonics West, Automate, VISION). **Qualifications \& Skills** **Required Qualifications** * Outstanding verbal and written technical communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with prospective or customer engineering teams. * Self\-directed mindset with strong analytical skills and a desire to troubleshoot technical issues independently. * Ability to manage multiple account workflows, track prospect/client requests, and follow through on deliverables with limited oversight. * Must be currently based in the **San Diego, CA** area and available to work on\-site Monday through Friday in Kearny Mesa, 92111\. * Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline). **Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)** * 1\+ years of experience in a technical sales, applications engineering, or customer\-facing engineering role. * Practical exposure to optical engineering, imaging sensors, cameras, photonics, machine vision, or robotics systems. **Benefits \& Perks** * Competitive base salary ($65k\-$80k) \+ performance bonus structure * Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Life Insurance * 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match * Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Paid Company Holidays * On\-site amenities including a fully equipped gym and indoor golf simulator **How to Apply** To apply for this San Diego\-based Sales Engineer role, submit your resume through the link on this posting. For inquiries regarding the application process, contact **The Offer Club** at **jobs@offerclubpartners.com**. **About The Offer Club** The Offer Club is a premier recruiting and talent acquisition partner headquartered in San Diego, CA. We specialize in connecting top\-tier engineering, technical, and operational talent with innovative businesses and growth\-stage companies. *Equal Opportunity: The Offer Club and our client are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.* *The pay range shown reflects a good\-faith estimate of the compensation our client reasonably expects to pay for this role. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and other job\-related factors.* *This role is managed by The Offer Club on behalf of our client. · offerclubpartners.com* Pay: $65,000\.00 \- $80,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Cell phone reimbursement * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: * San Diego, CA 92111 (Required) Work Location: In person