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Technical Marketing Engineer

Itasca, ILOnsiteFull Time$64,860–$87,764 /yrPosted 20 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • technical expertise
  • product knowledge
  • application knowledge
  • complex products
  • diverse audiences
  • integrity
  • professionalism

Nice to have

  • engineering technology
  • related technical field
  • creative mindset

Role summary

KEYENCE is seeking a Technical Marketing Engineer in Itasca, IL, to provide technical expertise, deliver training, and support sales teams and customers. Responsibilities include customer support, designing and delivering product training, creating sales enablement materials, analyzing market intelligence, and collaborating with leadership on marketing initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, strong technical aptitude, excellent public speaking and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a creative mindset. The total compensation package includes a base salary and bonus.

Join KEYENCE as a Technical Marketing Engineer

Location: Keyence U.S. Headquarters – Itasca, IL
Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): $87,764

What You'll Do

As a Technical Marketing Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting our sales teams and customers by providing technical expertise, delivering impactful training, and serving as a trusted resource for product and application knowledge.

  • Customer Support: Provide expert-level product and application support to both internal teams and external customers.
  • Training & Development: Design and deliver engaging product and application training for new hires and experienced sales professionals.
  • Sales Enablement: Create technical guides, product literature, and sales tools that empower our teams to win in the field.
  • Market Intelligence: Analyze industry trends, competitive products, and successful applications to inform strategy and drive growth.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Partner with division leadership to develop and execute impactful marketing and training initiatives.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance departmental efficiency and lead initiatives to implement improvements.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical field
  • Strong technical aptitude and a passion for learning complex products
  • Excellent public speaking and communication skills
  • Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Creative mindset for developing training and marketing content
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive information

What We Offer

 

  • Base Salary: $64,860
  • Bonus Target: $22,904
  • World-Class Training: Paid, hands-on training and on-the-job mentorship
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, ~4 weeks PTO in first full year
  • Career Growth: Promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases

Why KEYENCE?

  • Recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies
  • A global leader in factory automation and quality assurance solutions
  • Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years
  • A culture that invests in your success from day one

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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