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Business Development - Optical Engineering Sales

Sunex, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Join us at our Southern California Headquarters and help shape the future of imaging solutions in medical devices, driverless cars, VR/AR, and robotic visions.

Sunex, a global leader in advanced optical solutions for Automotive, Security/Surveillance, Medical, Robotics, and Video Conferencing markets, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join our team. This role combines consultative technical sales with business development in new and emerging markets.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with customers to understand requirements and provide tailored imaging solutions.
  • Develop new business opportunities while growing relationships with key accounts.
  • Collaborate with engineering and overseas manufacturing teams to deliver customer-focused results.
  • Represent Sunex at trade shows and industry events to drive lead generation.
  • Provide technical sales support, quotations, and proposals to close deals.

What We’re Looking For

  • BS/MS in Optics, Physics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (optics/imaging preferred).
  • 3–5 years of consultative, customer-facing technical sales or business development experience.
  • Knowledge of imaging optics or digital imaging systems; Code V or Zemax familiarity is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Entrepreneurial, motivated, and willing to travel up to 25% (domestic/international).

Why Join Us

  • Competitive compensation with base performance bonus.
  • Full health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits.
  • Opportunity to shape growth in a company recognized for innovation and quality.
  • No cold calling—focus on strategic consultative engagement.

Apply today and help Sunex expand its impact in next-generation imaging solutions.

Industry

  • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-time

Company Description
For over 25 years, we have enabled our global client base to succeed in their domains by delivering US-based engineer-to-engineer consulting and support with high-volume manufacturing in China. Our expertise, experience, technologies, and processes allow us to create lenses and optical systems that often achieve far superior quality across many applications and markets than what the traditional lens designs can offer. Patented technologies, best-in-class design expertise, and uncompromising quality made Sunex a premier supplier for Automotive, Security/Surveillance, Medical, Robotics/Computer Vision, Media/Video Conferencing, and OHV/Fleets.
https://sunex.com/

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