Technical Project Manager

Edmund Optics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position of the world's largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics Ltd in the UK and Edmund Optics GmbH in Germany, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics is looking for aSolutions Engineer (f/m/d)This position encompasses technical sales and project management responsibilities across EMEA, in very close collaboration with our customers and Regional Sales Managers. The Solutions Engineer is well versed in customer applications and use of Edmund Optics products. They are responsible for technical projects around customized optical components, customer application support, as well as various sales & marketing projects.Essential Functions:Handle customer inquiries in partnership with regional Sales Teams, by serving as the local project & technical lead on customer projects within their area of expertiseCoordinate client opportunities, starting from feasibility evaluation, over first article qualification, ending with the ramp up for serial productionEstablish and grow engineer-to-engineer relationships at strategic customer accounts by answering customer technical questions towards development of sales opportunities and occasionally visiting customer sites to review their requirements and provide supportServe as interface between sales and manufacturingAssist technical marketing via authoring and/or editing articles, videos and live product demosContribute to conferences by preparing and/or holding technical presentationsAttend external training, seminars and industry eventsQualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Your profile:Degree in Physics or Optical Sciences or equivalent experienceMinimum of 3 years experience in the optics industry (or related) in a technical functionProficiency in optical principles, profound knowledge of metrology and manufacturingExperience in optical engineering or market knowledge in the optics industryBasics in optical design & CAD software (Zemax, Solidworks) are advantageousStrong adaptability to new technical topics (component level as well as related technology and processes)Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and either German or French (additional languages are a plus)Willingness to travel occasionally to customers, trade shows and conferencesWhat we offer:A versatile and challenging position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future-proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self-driven and open-minded colleagues with a great team spirit.Edmund Optics provides a range of employee benefits alongside the salary package including:Company pension schemeGroup accident insuranceMobile working opportunityExtensive training and development offerSubsidized gym membershipJobbikeCompany events...and a lot more!