Technical Account Specialist - Laser Systems - San Jose, CA

Davita Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced laser technology is seeking a Technical Account Specialist in San Jose, CA. You will engage directly with customers on laser material processing projects, manage proposals, and provide technical support to ensure optimized application fit. Candidates must hold a relevant engineering degree and are expected to have experience in project management and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience required.
• Position requires technical knowledge and customer interaction.
• Ability to analyze engineering drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers for laser material processing projects.
• Manage system proposal workflows and coordinate sample deliveries.
• Provide technical requirements and maintain project schedules.

Skills

Analyze customer-provided data

Define application scope

Specify and recommend equipment configurations

Estimate fabrication and delivery costs

Research market trends

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Technical Account Specialist - Laser Systems

#25-376 | Posted 06/05/2025

San Jose, California, United States

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Job Description

IPG Photonics Corporation is seeking a Technical Account Specialist - Laser Systems in San Jose, CA

Engage with customers for laser material processing system projects; Gather application requirements, identify business opportunities, and promote IPG's technology; Direct customer application workflow for sample processing and determine product-application fit; Coordinate sample delivery, relay technical requirements, and communicate results; Manage system proposal workflows; Support internal teams by presenting customer requirements, participating in design reviews, and presenting proposals to customers; Maintain project schedules, balancing internal workflows and customer deadlines to prioritize; Work with relevant sales manager to negotiate proposals with client commercial teams, utilizing competitive intelligence to close projects effectively; Prospect for new business opportunities by supporting regional marketing efforts and identifying areas for product improvement. 25% travel required; up to 20% remote work allowed when not traveling; must live within normal commuting distance of San Jose, CA and near a major airport.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or foreign equivalent degree


• 3 yrs of related experience

Required Skills:

• Analyze customer-provided data including engineering drawings and tolerances to determine process feasibility and equipment suitability, referencing industrial knowledge standards such as ASME and EPA Baghouse


• Define application scope based on customer inputs, evaluate and communicate test data, and make materials or mechanical recommendations to manufacturing team assisting with process planning


• Specify and recommend equipment configurations by integrating industrial design concepts (referencing ASME standards), product specifications, and customer factory requirements (equipment location, sizing, connections and interaction with upstream machinery etc.)


• Estimate system fabrication and delivery costs based on structural/functional material requirements, manufacturing process requirements, lead times, and vendor cost structures


• Research market trends and consumer demands to identify profitable new products and system sub-components for integration into company's product portfolio.


• 25% travel required


• Up to 20% remote work allowed when not traveling


• Must live within normal commuting distance of San Jose, CA and near a major airport


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  Full time. $139,256- $140,000/year. Competitive compensation and benefits.

  
  

Location(s)

2201 Qume Drive, San Jose, California 95131, United States

Employment Type

Exempt