Application Engineer Integrated Photonics

<p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2">About LIGENTEC</strong></span></p><p><span>We'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.</span></p><p></p><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2">About the role</strong></span></p><p><span>Drive 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.</span></p><p></p><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2">What you will do</strong></span></p><ul><li><p><span>Develop and execute sales strategies to expand our business, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Manage the full sales cycle, from lead engagement to contract discussion and project delivery.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Cultivate and maintain high-level customer relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for industrial and academic clients.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Translate complex customer requirements into workable technical specifications, leveraging in-depth product knowledge to close deals.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Provide proof-of-concept PIC design studies and layouts</span></p></li><li><p><span>Deliver pre- and post-sales technical support to ensure customer success and long-term retention.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Elaborate and discuss SoW with customers and engineering counterparts</span></p></li><li><p><span>Contribute to marketing strategy, including application notes, webinars, and talks that drive lead generation.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Provide continuous feedback to product management and R&amp;D to align our offerings with market trends and customer requirements.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Support in writing of grant proposals</span></p></li></ul><p></p><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2">What you bring</strong></span></p><p>You 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.</p><p><span>Nice to have:</span><br><span>- Experience drafting Statements of Work or managing grant-funded research projects.</span></p><p><span>- Familiarity with CRM systems and technical sales processes.</span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2"><br></strong></p><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2">What we offer</strong></span></p><p><span>A 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.</span></p><p></p><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2">Practicalities</strong></span></p><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2">- </strong>Location: Lausanne, Switzerland.</span></p><p><span>- Work percentage: 100%.</span></p><p><span>- Languages: English is our working language, other languages are a plus.</span></p><p><span>- Home office: up to two days per week.</span></p><p><span>- Start date: As soon as possible.</span></p><p></p><p><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2">We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.</strong></span><br><span><strong id="docs-internal-guid-f14eb341-7fff-9cc3-be5d-2d40d138c9e2">Please submit your application through our career page. </strong></span></p>