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Application Engineer - Sales

 Ghent Area (Belgium) | Hybrid

ABOUT THE ROLE


As we continue to make an impact in the fast-growing high-tech field of integrated photonics,we are looking for a highly skilled and customer-focused individual to join us as a Sales-focused Application Engineer to drive our growth and maintain that impact.


In this role, you’ll work closely with our worldwide customers, delivering exceptional customer experiences, identifying and developing new business opportunities, and ensuring their success with our solutions. Additionally, you will actively seek out new customers, present our technical solutions effectively, and close sales deals to expand our customer base.


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Start date

ASAP

Team

Customer-facing team

Employment type

Permanent

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Engage with potential and existing customers to understand their requirements, challenges, and objectives.
  • Build trust and strong relationships with our customers, acting as their primary contact and advisor.
  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities and driving revenue growth.
  • Coordinate technical support and solutions during the sales process.
  • Collaborate with our cross-functional teams, including product development, to tailor solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Lead pre-sales activities, including product demonstrations and technical presentations, to showcase the value of our solutions.
  • Represent Luceda Photonics at industry events, conferences, and trade shows, actively networking to generate leads and promote our products.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to develop customer success stories and technical content that highlights the value of Luceda Photonics solutions.
  • Stay in touch with market developments to provide valuable insights for the enhancement of our software suite and identify emerging sales opportunities.

ABOUT LUCEDA 

Luceda Photonics is a leading European company in innovative photonic design software solutions, enabling engineers and researchers to design, simulate, and optimize photonic integrated circuits (PICs).


Work in a fascinating field, with customers from all over the world and applications ranging from health care to telecom, sensing, lidar, quantum computing and many others.

INTERESTED?

Does this sound like something for you? We are very much looking forward to hearing why you would like to help strengthen the Luceda team! Email your CV and cover letter to hr@lucedaphotonics.com. 


We are happy to answer any questions you have about the role. Feel free to send an email to Pierre Wahl (pierre@lucedaphotonics.com), Sales Manager at Luceda Photonics. You can also contact him on LinkedIn!

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and has a strong aptitude for sales. The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.  
  • A good understanding of photonics, integrated circuit design or related domains.
  • Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python).
  • Top-notch communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts.
  • Proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

It's a plus if you also have the following qualifications:

  • Experience with photonics design electronic design automation (EDA) software, or related tools.
  • Previous experience in a customer-facing role, such as solutions engineering, technical account management, or customer support within the software or semiconductor industry.
  • Knowledge of Mandarin, French, Korean, German or Japanese


LUCEDA PEOPLE

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THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

  • An international team-oriented company that values diversity, open communication, and curiosity. 
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance, with the option to work remotely up to 3 days a week within a 40-hour schedule.
  • Experience the agility of a small-sized company with opportunities for both personal and professional growth tailored to your interests, allowing you to take on increasing responsibilities over time.
  • Engage in continuous learning and development at the intersection of many high-tech engineering fields.
  • Make an immediate impact by collaborating with prestigious clients on their critical use cases from day one.
  • Thrive in a collaborative environment alongside talented professionals, where teamwork and open communication are central to our culture.
  • Receive a competitive salary along with comprehensive hospitalization insurance and a robust pension plan.