Vaisala

Application Sales Engineer

Become an Application Sales Engineer at Vaisala in Burlington, Massachusetts. Support technical sales in renewable energy and industrial markets, collaborate with teams, and enjoy hybrid work flexibility plus comprehensive benefits.

Vaisala

Company Overview

Vaisala

Helsinki, Finland

1936

Approximately 1,850 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenue of €588.3 million in FY 2023 (source: finncham.fi).

What They Do

Vaisala specializes in advanced measurement technologies, focusing on weather, environmental, and industrial applications. The company is particularly known for its contributions to renewable energy, providing essential tools for wind and solar resource assessment, forecasting, and operational management through a range of sensors, lidars, and data services (source: vaisala.com). Their product lineup includes radiosondes, automatic weather stations, HUMICAP humidity sensors, and BAROCAP pressure sensors, which are critical for meteorological data collection and analysis (source: vaisala.com). Target markets encompass meteorology, aviation, climate research, and industrial processes, serving a diverse clientele that includes renewable developers, meteorological institutes, and environmental agencies (source: bitscale.ai). Vaisala's commitment to innovation is evident in their investment in R&D, which constitutes 12% of net sales, ensuring they remain at the forefront of measurement technology (source: finncham.fi).

Projects & Track Record

Vaisala has a rich history of pioneering measurement technologies, notably the radiosonde, which has been integral to weather forecasting since its inception in 1936. The RS11 model, which won a gold medal at the 1937 World Fair in Paris, continues to be utilized in the World Meteorological Organization's network for climate research and forecasting (source: vaisala.com). While specific renewable energy projects are not detailed in available sources, Vaisala supports wind and solar construction and operations globally, leveraging their advanced cube lidars acquired from Eliosphere in 2018 to enhance forecasting capabilities (source: vaisala.com). Their technology is utilized by key clients, including NASA for Mars missions and various meteorological institutes worldwide, showcasing their global impact and reliability in critical applications (source: finncham.fi).

Recent Developments

In recent years, Vaisala has celebrated nearly 90 years of innovation, emphasizing their commitment to climate action through advanced sensor technologies, including those used on Mars rovers (source: finncham.fi). In 2023, they showcased their comprehensive wind and solar technology at events such as the American Clean Power conference in San Antonio, highlighting their Eliosphere lidars and data services (source: youtube.com). The company continues to focus on AI-powered weather services and multi-GNSS radiosondes, which are designed to resist interference, further enhancing their offerings for renewable operators (source: yesenergy.com).

Working There

Vaisala offers a variety of roles across multiple departments, including R&D, manufacturing, product development, sales, and services, with approximately one-third of their nearly 2,500 employees dedicated to research and development (source: finncham.fi). The company is headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, near Helsinki, and provides global opportunities due to its presence in over 150 countries (source: bitscale.ai). Vaisala's culture is rooted in curiosity and innovation, encouraging diverse teams to tackle complex challenges, reflecting the legacy of its founder, Vilho Väisälä (source: vaisala.com). While specific benefits are not extensively documented, the company supports natural sciences through the Väisälä Foundation and promotes multilingual operations (source: vaisala.com).


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Job Description

Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence helping industries, nations, people, and the planet to thrive. From predicting hurricanes to optimizing renewable energy production, our technology is used where it matters the most - from data centers, windfarms and laboratories to airports, the Arctic and even the surface of Mars. For a second year running, Vaisala got recognized in TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026 study. Our team of close to 2,500 experts and 62 nationalities around the world is committed to taking every measure for the planet. Driven by our shared purpose, curiosity, and pioneering spirit, we stay ahead and make a difference. At Vaisala, you don't have to fit in to belong.

We are looking for an Application Sales Engineer to join our Industrial Measurements sales team at Vaisala Inc. located in Burlington, MA. You will join a growing team whose focus is to provide solutions to customers in a variety of industries and applications.

Why join us?

  • You will play a critical role in a collaborative environment supporting customers in a variety of high-tech industries.
  • Vaisala is a premium manufacturer of sensing technology that our customers use to drive industry and the planet forward
  • Vaisala offers excellent work/life balance while maintaining a culture of developing its employees to grow professionally
  • We treasure face-to-face collaboration with our colleagues, but hybrid work and flexibility are the new norm for us. This role will start full time in person during the training period but will transition to hybrid from there

What's Your Role?

You will be part of our Industrial Instruments sales team, made up of technical sales professionals. Together with the team, you will have an excellent opportunity to support sales activity and provide solutions to a variety of customer needs. In this role you will be working in close co-operation with outside sales managers, product management, and marketing to drive revenue growth and share industry expertise. You will report to Kevin Walsh, Head of Inside Sales.

  • Supporting internal/external technical questions, and recommending solutions for a diverse set of applications via live video meetings, phone, email, and chat
  • Provide technical expertise and product recommendations related to relative humidity, carbon dioxide, dew point, hydrogen peroxide, and barometric pressure measurements
  • Develop an understanding of customer industries and applications to identify strategic opportunities for outside sales and product management
  • Travel independently to support presentations, trade show activities, and customer needs
  • Conduct and present in-depth market research and analysis
  • Attend and/or present at technical conferences, webinars, and related in-person and virtual events to gather industry data
  • Collaborate with marketing and product management teams to create technical documentation and marketing resources
  • Develop webinars and technical training presentations for customers, external sales channels and internal teams
  • Input customer data and daily activity utilizing CRM tools

What will you bring?

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical or other relevant discipline
  • 3-5 or more years of technical sales or related industry experience (ie. HVAC, environmental monitoring systems, instrumentation)
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong time management and organization skills, ability to prioritize tasks and manage long-term, independent projects
  • Customer focus with the ability to communicate service features and benefits
  • Ability to learn market, product, and application knowledge
  • Advanced understanding of technical documentation
  • Act with integrity, aligned with Vaisala values
  • Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce, SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite, basic knowledge of core business processes.
  • Ability to fluently communicate in English with additional language skills being a plus

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $100,000 base salary with our annual Sales Bonus plan in addition to base compensation. Salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, we offer our employees a competitive benefits package which is outlined below. For additional information please contact Kevin Walsh, Head of Inside Sales. Please note that applications sent via email cannot be processed due to privacy reasons. The recruitment process consists of 2 meetings, including a discussion with the team members.

Ready to take every measure for the planet? Apply at the latest on May 30th, 2026 via the application form.

Our Vaisala solutions contribute to societies and people's lives in over 150 countries - and can even be found in space. With our technological innovations for measuring weather, environmental and industrial conditions, we have a key role in solving the grand social and environmental challenges of our time. We offer you a career with a clear purpose and a chance to create observations for a better world. We take pride in being pioneers who strive to bring about positive changes in both the society and environment, and our work is not done yet. Take advantage of this opportunity and join our team to make a difference!

What we offer

Our benefits package includes: health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company paid life, long and short term disability, 401(K) plan with company match, a variety of voluntary benefits programs, fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and tuition reimbursement. We also offer holiday pay and a generous paid time off plan.

To be considered for this position you must currently be eligible to work in the U.S. Vaisala participates in the E-Verify employment verification system. Candidates are subject to a complete background check prior to an offer being extended. As a federal contractor, Vaisala reserves the right to enforce government mandated vaccination requirements for its employees.

EOE Veteran/Disability

Vaisala is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons in all facets of employment. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. As a government contractor, Vaisala complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the Act), which is a law that prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment against individuals with disabilities and requires employers take affirmative action to recruit, hire, promote, and retain these individuals.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please contact Human Resources by phone at 303-499-1701 or by email at [email protected]. Please note that you can easily submit application by attaching your LinkedIn profile in the recruitment tool (LinkedIn Apply functionality).

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About the role

May 26, 2026

Full time

Company

May 26, 2026

Hybrid

USD 85k–100k yearly

Wind Energy , Hydrogen

Vaisala

vaisala.com

  •  Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
  •  Boston, Massachusetts, United States

3-5 years of technical sales or related industry experience

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