Technical Sales Engineer

Pi Imaging Technology - a ZEISS company; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pi Imaging Technology - a Zeiss company is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to bridge customers and the technical team, supporting the full product lifecycle from pre-sales to post-sales assistance and helping integrate SPAD-based imaging products into customer systems.

You will collaborate with research institutions and industry partners to present detector solutions, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to documentation, while representing the company at trade shows and technical meetings.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in physics, electronics engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Relevant experience in technical sales, field applications, or product engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales technical support, including product presentations and demonstrations to research and industrial customers.
• Understand customer applications and propose suitable detector solutions.
• Contribute to post-sales support, including troubleshooting and software/firmware setup.
• Collect and communicate customer feedback to engineering for product development.
• Support documentation and training materials for customers.
• Represent Pi Imaging at trade shows, workshops, and meetings when required.

Skills

English communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

M.Sc. in physics or electronics engineering

Tools

CRM tools

Python

C++

FPGA firmware

Job description

Company: Pi Imaging Technology - a Zeiss company

Position: Full-time

Description

Pi Imaging Technology is a fabless semiconductor company developing single-photon detector arrays with extremely high sensitivity and low noise. We enable our partners to create innovative imaging and sensing solutions for cutting-edge research in life sciences (confocal microscopy, fluorescence (FLIM) imaging) and quantum technologies.

Our detectors are based on single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) designed in standard CMOS technology, enabling photon-counting arrays with megapixel resolution and flexible architectures. These sensors are integrated into plug-and-play camera modules, supported by FPGA firmware and C++ software for a seamless user experience.

Position Description

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will serve as a key interface between customers and the technical team, supporting the full product lifecycle—from pre-sales consultation to post-sales technical assistance. You will work closely with pioneering technology companies and research institutions to help them integrate our SPAD-based imaging products into their systems, resolve technical issues, and identify opportunities for collaboration.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide pre-sales technical support, including product presentations, demonstrations, and technical discussions with both research and industrial customers.
• Understand customer applications and propose suitable detector solutions.
• Contribute to post-sales support, including troubleshooting, software/firmware setup, and performance optimization.
• Collect and communicate customer feedback to the engineering team to guide future product development.
• Support documentation and training materials for customers.
• Represent Pi Imaging at trade shows, workshops, and meetings when required.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in physics, electronics engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in technical sales, field applications, or product engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with a customer-oriented mindset.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of imaging or photonics systems (e.g., SPADs, CMOS, sensors, or optical setups).
• Experience in laboratory test and measurement (oscilloscopes, laser setups, timing
• Ability to manage multiple technical discussions and follow through with customer
• needs independently.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with CRM or sales management tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with Python, C++, or FPGA firmware for system testing and support.
• Prior experience in customer-facing technical roles.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device testing or optical characterization.

What to Expect

You’ll join a collaborative and fast-moving team working at the frontier of single-photon detection technology. This position offers the opportunity to combine deep technical knowledge with direct customer engagement, helping bridge the gap between advanced R&D and real-world applications in science and industry.