Application Engineer Integrated Photonics

ph3About LIGENTEC /h3pWe're a multicultural team of experts pushing the boundaries of what's possible in integrated optics. Our mission is to make photonic integration accessible and industrially scalable. We deliver best-in-class PIC platforms, design enablement, and integrated solutions that empower our customers to innovate faster and bring light-based technologies from concept to production. /ph3About the role /h3pDrive the growth of LIGENTEC’s business by acting as a proactive bridge between customer needs and our technical solutions. Provide excellent customer experience through a combination of strategic sales engagement, technical product expertise, and relationship management. /ph3What you will do /h3ulliDevelop and execute sales strategies to expand our business, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. /liliManage the full sales cycle, from lead engagement to contract discussion and project delivery. /liliCultivate and maintain high-level customer relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for industrial and academic clients. /liliTranslate complex customer requirements into workable technical specifications, leveraging in-depth product knowledge to close deals. /liliProvide proof-of-concept PIC design studies and layouts /liliDeliver pre- and post-sales technical support to ensure customer success and long-term retention. /liliElaborate and discuss SoW with customers and engineering counterparts /liliContribute to marketing strategy, including application notes, webinars, and talks that drive lead generation. /liliProvide continuous feedback to product management and RD to align our offerings with market trends and customer requirements. /liliSupport in writing of grant proposals /li /ulh3What you bring /h3pYou hold an MSc or PhD in Photonics (or a related field), backed by 3+ years of hands-on experience in integrated optics and industry-standard software tools. In this dynamic role, you bring sharp technical problem-solving skills and a strong aptitude for technical sales and business development. As an open-minded, highly communicative, and adaptable team player, you excel at presenting complex technical concepts effortlessly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you combine a customer-focused mindset with an innovative drive, working proficiency in English, and the flexibility to thrive both independently and across diverse teams, we want you on our team. /ph3Nice to have /h3ulliExperience drafting Statements of Work or managing grant-funded research projects. /liliFamiliarity with CRM systems and technical sales processes. /li /ulh3What we offer /h3pA dynamic role at the heart of the deep-tech revolution where your technical expertise directly impacts product adoption. You will join an international team of specialists, gain deep exposure to market-leading photonic applications, and shape how photonic integration is deployed worldwide. /ph3Practicalities /h3ulliLocation: Lausanne, Switzerland. /liliWork percentage: 100%. /liliLanguages: English is our working language, other languages are a plus. /liliHome office: up to two days per week. /liliStart date: As soon as possible. /li /ulpWe are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr