LIGENTEC is a rapidly growing European deep‑tech Process Design House headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with R&D and manufacturing operations in France. We develop, design, manufacture, and test Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for demanding applications in sensing, connectivity, and computing.
Technical Sales Engineer Integrated Photonics
The role focuses on delivering an excellent customer experience through pre‑ and post‑sales technical support, strengthening the sales team, technical marketing, and business development.
Responsibilities
Translate customer needs into workable solutions.
Discuss and define Statement of Work (SoW) with customers, prospects, and project partners.
Conduct Proof of Concept PIC design studies and PIC layouts.
Provide technical customer support throughout the sales cycle, explaining technology details.
Collaborate with internal Engineering/R&D teams to develop tailored solutions.
Cultivate positive customer relationships and act as the primary customer interface.
Manage the sales pipeline in CRM and achieve sales targets.
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and project partners.
Contribute to marketing strategy with content and activities (talks, application notes, press releases, webinars).
Understand and analyze market trends and requirements.
Requirements
Highly customer and solution‑oriented mindset.
3+ years of hands‑on experience in integrated optics or a PhD in integrated optics.
Industry experience of 3+ years in technical sales, application engineering, or a similar role.
Proven track record of meeting sales targets in a technical environment.
Previous customer interaction experience.
Ability to translate customer needs into clear specifications.
Hands‑on experience with integrated photonics software tools.
Excellent technical problem‑solving skills.
Open‑minded, communicative, critical, and innovative.
Flexible in working on different tasks and with different teams.
Ability to work both in a team and independently.
Working proficiency in English.
Benefits
A flexible and dynamic start‑up work environment.
A highly international, diverse, and motivated team.
Personal responsibility in your job and opportunities for growth.
Alignment with our passion to bring PICs to everyday life.
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