Strategic Technical Sales Engineer, Photonics Solutions
Ligentec
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Job summary
Ligentec in Lausanne, Switzerland, seeks a Technical Sales Engineer for Integrated Photonics to join a fast-growing deep-tech team. You will blend technical engineering with sales acumen to translate customer needs into tailored PIC solutions and guide prospects from pre-sales to after-sales support.
Collaborate with Engineering and R&D to develop proposals, deliver proofs of concept, and manage key stakeholder relationships.
Qualifications
- PhD in integrated optics OR 3+ years hands-on experience in integrated optics.
- 3+ years in technical sales or customer-facing roles in photonics.
- Proven ability to meet sales targets in technical environments.
- Experience interacting with customers and translating needs into specs.
Responsibilities
- Translate customer needs into workable PIC solutions.
- Discuss and define statements of work with customers and partners.
- Perform proof-of-concept PIC design studies and layouts.
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical support throughout the sales cycle.
- Collaborate with Engineering/R&D to tailor solutions.
- Cultivate relationships and manage the sales pipeline in CRM.
- Contribute to marketing content and market intelligence.
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Job description
Ligentec in Lausanne, Switzerland, seeks a Technical Sales Engineer for Integrated Photonics to join a fast-growing deep-tech team. You will blend technical engineering with sales acumen to translate customer needs into tailored PIC solutions and guide prospects from pre-sales to after-sales support.
Collaborate with Engineering and R&D to develop proposals, deliver proofs of concept, and manage key stakeholder relationships.
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