Technical sales engineer integrated photonics

PLIGENTEC is a rapidly growing European deep-tech Process Design House headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with RD and manufacturing operations in France. We develop, design, manufacture, and test Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for demanding applications in Sensing, Connectivity, and Computing. /p pTo support our continued growth, we are looking for an /p pstrongTechnical Sales Engineer Integrated Photonics /strong /p pThe purpose of this position is to provide an excellent customer experience by offering pre- and post-sales technical support, strengthen the sales team, technical marketing and business development. /p h2Tasks /h2 pTechnical Engineering Solutions /p ul liTranslate customer needs into workable solutions. /li liDiscuss and define SoW (Statement of Work) with customers, prospects, and project partners. /li liProof of concept PIC design studies and PIC Layouts. /li liProvide technical customer support during the whole sales cycle (pre-sales to after-sales), including explaining technology details. /li liCollaborate with internal teams (Engineering/RD) to develop tailored solutions. /li /ul pSales Account Management /p ul liCultivate positive customer relationships and act as the primary customer interface. /li liManage the sales pipeline in CRM and achieve sales targets. /li liDevelop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and project partners. /li /ul pStrategy Market Intelligence /p ul liContribute to the marketing strategy with content and activities (talks, application notes, press releases, webinars). /li liUnderstand and analyze market trends and requirements. /li /ul h2Requirements /h2 ul liHighly customer and solution-oriented mindset. /li li3+ years hands on experience in integrated optics or PhD in integrated optics /li liIndustry experience of 3+ years in technical sales, application engineering or similar role is a big plus /li liProven track record of meeting sales targets in technical environment is a plus /li liPrevious customer interaction is a plus /li liAbility to translate customer needs to clear specifications /li liHands-on experience with integrated photonics software tools is a plus /li liExcellent technical problem-solving skills /li liOpen minded, communicative, critical, and innovative /li liFlexible in working on different tasks and with different teams /li liAbility to work in a team and independently. /li liWorking proficiency in English. /li /ul h2Benefits /h2 ul liA flexible and dynamic start-up work environment /li liA highly international, diverse and highly motivated team /li liPersonal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us /li liOur passion to bring PICs to everyday life. /li /ul pWe look forward to receiving your full application with the reference to ID 2601 including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills) and 3) grade or work certificates. Non-complete applications may not be considered. /pbrpLIGENTEC is a fast-growing European company with headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since 2021 we expanded our manufacturing capabilities by creating LIGENTEC France, in the South of Paris. We specialize in the design manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies, and Biosensors. /p pLIGENTEC All-Nitride (AN) technology enables our customers to develop their products in the Industrial Revolution 4.0. /p