Senior Technical Sales / Application Engineer - Optics

Photonics is growing field and an enabling technology for a wide range of applications. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with an interest in photonics to use their technical skills in a commercial environment.

Santec is an innovative, high-tech company, manufacturing fibre optic components, test instruments and 3D imaging products. We are the leading optical test and measurement equipment provider in the field of silicon photonics, a enabling technology supporting the growth in data centres. Our products are used throughout the telecom, optic cable assembly, medical imaging, industrial imaging, quantum optics and laser processing markets. Santec has an excellent reputation and established sales base including many tier 1 customers.

Using a consultative approach, you will be required to provide pre and post sales technical support throughout the EMEA region.  A successful candidate should have a degree in physics or electronic engineering; an interest in optics and abilty to apply this knowledge in a sales environment. Working in a small team, you will be encouraged to take full responsibility for each client and business opportunity.

You will be required to:

-         Provide pre- and post-sales technical advice to customers.

-         Take responsibility for the sales process - end-to-end, technical & commercial.

-         Manage existing accounts, establish relationships and become a trusted advisor.

-         Adopt a pro-active approach to develop new business and accounts.

-         Demonstrate Santec’s equipment at customer premises and trade shows.

-         Follow market trends and customer activity to provide feedback to our R&D teams.

You must:

-         Have a degree (BSc or above) in Physics or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

-         Be organized to manage multiple projects.

-         Be able to work autonomously.

-         Have good communication skills both oral and written.

-         Have a full clean driving licence and be willing to travel.

-         Be inspired by working in an international environment.

The position offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and versatile individual. It is a unique opportunity; a commercial role where your technical knowledge will be valued and further developed. Full support and training will be provided. You must be a British national or have appropriate visa to work in the UK. This is a full-time position, working from our office close to Didcot in Oxfordshire.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience, but applications are also welcome from well qualified recent graduates.