Ligentec SA

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

51-200

Switzerland

LIGENTEC is a fast-growing European company with headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since 2021 we expanded our manufacturing capabilities by creating LIGENTEC France, in the South of Paris. We specialize in the design & manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies, and Biosensors.

LIGENTEC All-Nitride (AN) technology enables our customers to develop their products in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.

You are about to enter this unique opportunity to bring R&D to product.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a:

**Application Sales Engineer  
**

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.

## Tasks

*   Cultivating positive customer relationships and being the customer interface
*   Translate customer needs into workable solutions.
*   Discuss and define SoW with customers, prospects and project partners
*   Provide technical customer support during the whole sales cycle from pre-sales to after-sales.
*   Manage the sales pipeline in CRM, and achieve sales targets.
*   Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering and R&D, to develop tailored solutions for clients.
*   Contribute to the marketing strategy with content and activities (talks, application notes, press releases, webinars, etc.)
*   Understand and analyse market trends and requirements
*   Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and project partners

## Requirements

*   Highly customer and solution-oriented mindset. 
*   3+ years experience in integrated optics or PhD in integrated optics
*   Industry experience of 3+ years in technical sales, application engineering or similar role preferred
*   Proven track record of meeting sales targets in technical environment
*   Previous customer interaction
*   Ability to translate customer wishes 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.

## Benefits

*   A flexible and dynamic start-up work environment
*   A highly international, diverse and highly motivated team
*   Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us
*   Our passion to bring PICs to everyday life.

We look forward to receiving your full application including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills) and 3) grade or work certificates. Non-complete applications may not be considered.

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<p>LIGENTEC is a fast-growing European company with headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland. Since 2021 we expanded our manufacturing capabilities by creating LIGENTEC France, in the South of Paris. We specialize in the design &amp; manufacturing of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies, and Biosensors.</p>
<p>LIGENTEC All-Nitride (AN) technology enables our customers to develop their products in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.</p>
<p>You are about to enter this unique opportunity to bring R&amp;D to product.</p>
<p>To support our continued growth, we are looking for a:</p>
<p>**Application Sales Engineer<br>**</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<ul>
<li>Cultivating positive customer relationships and being the customer interface</li>
<li>Translate customer needs into workable solutions.</li>
<li>Discuss and define SoW with customers, prospects and project partners</li>
<li>Provide technical customer support during the whole sales cycle from pre-sales to after-sales.</li>
<li>Manage the sales pipeline in CRM, and achieve sales targets.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering and R&amp;D, to develop tailored solutions for clients.</li>
<li>Contribute to the marketing strategy with content and activities (talks, application notes, press releases, webinars, etc.)</li>
<li>Understand and analyse market trends and requirements</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and project partners</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Highly customer and solution-oriented mindset. </li>
<li>3+ years experience in integrated optics or PhD in integrated optics</li>
<li>Industry experience of 3+ years in technical sales, application engineering or similar role preferred</li>
<li>Proven track record of meeting sales targets in technical environment</li>
<li>Previous customer interaction</li>
<li>Ability to translate customer wishes to clear specifications</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with integrated photonics software tools is a plus</li>
<li>Excellent technical problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Open minded, communicative, critical, and innovative</li>
<li>Flexible in working on different tasks and with different teams</li>
<li>Ability to work in a team and independently.</li>
<li>Working proficiency in English.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>A flexible and dynamic start-up work environment</li>
<li>A highly international, diverse and highly motivated team</li>
<li>Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us</li>
<li>Our passion to bring PICs to everyday life.</li>
</ul>
<p>We look forward to receiving your full application including 1) your CV, 2) a statement of interest (relating the position to your skills) and 3) grade or work certificates. Non-complete applications may not be considered.</p>


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