TTI, Inc. · 8 hours ago
Technology Development Engineer | Northwest Territory
Fremont County, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expTTI, Inc. is the world’s leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. The Technology Development Engineer role focuses on creating new designs with targeted customers to drive sales and profitability through effective supplier strategies and collaboration with sales teams.
ElectronicsManufacturingService IndustryWarehousing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
To develop technical product, application and supplier strategies with the Director Technical Sales & Marketing or the equivalent supplier marketing manager, working closely with the Regional Sales teams to define specific target customers and to further develop the regional and local customer plans already in existence
The TDE works closely with Outside Sales teams and the strategic suppliers, jointly visiting customers to execute the design-in of focus products into end customer applications
The TDE shall drive customer visit activity to engineering alone as required
They will evaluate new potential customers and in particular support customer design locations that may ultimately procure products from TTI in other locations
At all times the TDE will ensure the allocated Outside Salesperson is informed of design strategy and project updates
The TDE should monitor the activities to the defined plans using the Customer Account Manager tool (CAM) and Opportunity Management System (OMS) reports and meet regularly with the local Branch Product Managers and General Managers/ Outside Sales Managers to review the progress of the branch to OMS targets as well as report on the non-branch-based activities to the Director of Technical Sales & Marketing
The TDE should proactively review all OMS activity in their area of responsibility for new projects that could have opportunities for their products to be designed-in and discuss proactively with the other technical or business development resources in their area
The TDE should maintain – along with the Outside Sales team, project information in CAM and update key activity and next actions required to convert associated projects, ensuring that valid design registrations have been applied for by the Branch Product Manager
Where a TSE is assigned to a project (Technical Support), the TDE should proactively look for a total solution for the project calling on other technical resource expertise and suppliers technical support where necessary
The TDE has a focus on technical new business demand creation and should regularly liaise with local suppliers updating them on our activity and holding regular design reviews, maintaining a strong relationship with our key suppliers
The TDE assists with technical support as required to the Sales team and BPMs, however commercial and simple cross referencing in BOMs is the role of the local BPM and sales team working in collaboration directly with the supplier’s team resource
The TDE should update the sales teams on new products and relevant total solution applications together with other TDE’s and in conjunction with the strategic suppliers where required to fulfil the local strategy
Undertake regular product trainings with suppliers locally one-on-one and/or at suitable distribution events and understanding key applications and suitable technologies
The TDE should employ commercial/ business acumen to prioritize key projects and ensure working with correct customers to maximize project design conversion leading to increased sales revenue
The TDE shall work closely with the sales organization via CAM to identify potential design opportunities / leads for key NPI products and evaluate new potential customers to develop alone and then in conjunction with outside sales team
Utilize TTI Internal tools such as iPad, CAM, Product Communicator, Express, BI, OMS, Intranet tools and TTI Web-site to assist with strategy planning and customer visit planning
Understand supplier design registration programs and design protection cost discounts structures
Understand local supplier competition offerings, market pricing and market conditions
Maintain regional market awareness on end application trends, distributor competitor activities and industry trends through websites, publications and networking with suppliers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Electronics required; or a Bachelor's degree in a closely related engineering field accompanied by a minimum of 5 years of related experience in technical support within a distributor or relevant supplier or in a design function for the relevant product technology
Extensive product and technical knowledge within the distribution industry in order to achieve and support successful regional demand creation and conversion goals
Customer and application knowledge within the given region or country of responsibility
Experienced in the NBO Identification and Development process at a customer level
Strong organizational skills to set priorities, methodical approach and project management skills required for the achievement design conversion
Need to be a Team player working proactively with other TSE's and the Outside Sales team in the region
Good sales and negotiation skills for convincing and persuading customers and suppliers to work with TTI and to convert designs
Self-motivated and driven, able to work from home office
Good Presentation and Mentoring skills required
Strong verbal/written communications and interpersonal skills for communicating, and building relationships, extensive internal and external contacts
Analytical skills for setting local / regional strategies and measuring success and results
Strong verbal and written English language skills
Extensive knowledge and High skill level of all relevant IT systems and MS Office applications
Must possess a valid Driver's License, safe driving record and be insurable by the Companies' liability carrier
Requires travel (~50%), amount varies depending on territory
Benefits
Two CDHP plans and a PPO plan for medical/pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability coverages
Paid parental leave
HSA and FSA offerings
Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with matching contribution
Tuition reimbursement plan
Vacation
Fixed and floating holidays
PTO or sick time
Bereavement
Jury duty
Employee assistance plan
Medical/ Dental/ Vision
401(k)/Roth plan with matching
Healthcare Savings Accounts
Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs
Philanthropic opportunities
Company
TTI, Inc.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty distributor of passive, interconnect and discrete components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Susan Sumners
SVP of Information Services
Recent News
2025-08-14
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