Sales Engineer

🔹About Company Cognitive Design Technology Pvt Ltd, founded in 2007, is a technology solution provider serving high-technology industries across India. The company offers products, training, design services, and consultancy in advanced domains such as embedded systems, semiconductors, CAD, MEMS, and nanotechnology. Its solutions support VLSI, microelectronics, solar, LED, RF and digital ASIC, analog mixed-signal design, FPGA and SoC design, CMOS process and device simulation, and IC packaging. Cognitive Design Technology works closely with global technology leaders to deliver competitive, end-to-end solutions. The organization is strongly focused on customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales Engineer role based in Chennai. The Sales Engineer will collaborate with prospective and existing customers to understand technical requirements, demonstrate solutions, and prepare proposals that align with client needs in embedded, semiconductor, CAD, MEMS, and related technology areas. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting product presentations and demos, supporting pre-sales and post-sales activities, responding to technical queries, and coordinating with internal engineering teams to ensure successful solution deployment. The role involves managing the sales pipeline, preparing quotations, participating in negotiations, and maintaining accurate records of customer interactions and opportunities. The Sales Engineer will also contribute to market research, attend industry events when required, and provide feedback to product and management teams to refine offerings.
🔹 Job Summary
The role involves building relationships with universities, colleges, and technical institutes, understanding their requirements, and promoting EDA software solutions for teaching, training, and research.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
• Identify and build relationships with academic institutions, faculty, and research groups.
• Promote EDA tools for simulation, layout, verification, and semiconductor design.
• Understand academic curricula and recommend suitable EDA solutions.
• Conduct product demos, workshops, seminars, and webinars for students and faculty.
• Follow up on leads, respond to inquiries, and prepare technical and commercial proposals.
• Coordinate with Application Engineers for technical support, demonstrations, and training.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with universities, colleges, and technical institutes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and academic requirements related to VLSI and semiconductor design.
• Travel locally and regionally to meet academic institutions and customers.
🔹 Requirements
• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in sales, business development, technical sales, or academic outreach.
• Basic understanding of EDA and semiconductor design concepts such as SPICE, Verilog/VHDL, FPGA, ASIC, and SoC design.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer relationship-building and business development skills.
• Willingness to travel for institutional visits, demos, workshops, and meetings.
• Passion for technology, education, and semiconductor/VLSI solutions.
🌟 Why Join Us?
Be part of a technology-driven team working closely with academic institutions and contributing to the next generation of VLSI and semiconductor engineers.

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