Technical Sales Engineer Integrated Photonics

Ligentec; Renges; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ligentec is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer in Integrated Photonics to provide pre- and post-sales technical support, run PoC PIC design studies, and collaborate with Engineering/R&D to tailor solutions. You will manage customer relationships, drive the sales pipeline, and contribute to marketing with talks, notes and webinars.

Join a fast-growing European deep-tech team in Lausanne, operating in a diverse international environment with opportunities to influence strategy and drive business

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in integrated optics or a PhD in integrated optics.
• Industry experience of 3+ years in technical sales, application engineering or similar role is a plus.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets in a technical environment is a plus.
• Excellent technical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; able to operate in an international team.

Responsibilities

• Technical Engineering & Solutions: translate customer needs into workable solutions and define SoW.
• Sales & Account Management: manage customer relationships and sales pipeline in CRM.
• Strategy & Market Intelligence: contribute to marketing strategy and analyze market trends.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Solution-oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork & collaboration

English proficiency

Education

3+ years integrated optics experience or PhD in integrated optics

Tools

Integrated photonics software tools

Job description

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.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for an

Technical Sales Engineer Integrated Photonics

The 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.

The role's responsibilities are:

Technical Engineering & Solutions

• Translate customer needs into workable solutions.
• Discuss and define SoW (Statement of Work) with customers, prospects, and project partners.
• Proof of concept PIC design studies and PIC Layouts.
• Provide technical customer support during the whole sales cycle (pre-sales to after-sales), including explaining technology details.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering/R&D) to develop tailored solutions.

Sales & Account Management

• 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.

Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Contribute to the 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 hands on experience in integrated optics or PhD in integrated optics
• Industry experience of 3+ years in technical sales, application engineering or similar role is a big plus
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets in technical environment is a plus
• Previous customer interaction is a plus
• Ability to translate customer needs to clear specifications
• Hands-on experience with integrated photonics software tools is a plus
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills
• Open minded, communicative, critical, and innovative
• Flexible in working on different tasks and with different teams
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Working proficiency in English.

What's in it for me?

We offer a unique career opportunity where you will directly impact our global expansion by translating our market-leading, next-generation photonics R&D into business success. You will be welcomed by an agile, international team of over 30 nationalities, valued for its enthusiasm, short decision paths, and open culture.

With us, you're empowered to drive strategy and make a tangible difference from day one, all within an environment that genuinely supports work-life harmony and professional development.