You will work at the intersection of customer applications, technology, and commercial success, helping shape how machine vision lighting solutions are applied in real-world environments.
You will be deeply involved in complex customer challenges, working alongside Sales and engineering teams to translate application requirements into robust, scalable solutions.
Main Tasks:
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Work directly with customers to understand application challenges and define viable solution concepts
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Provide on-site application support and technical guidance during evaluations and implementations
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Act as a technical lead in complex customer engagements and strategic opportunities
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Translate real-world requirements into structured technical specifications and solution architectures
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Support Sales in pre-sales activities, technical discussions, and solution validation
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Contribute to technical positioning in competitive situations
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Capture and translate voice of customer into actionable insights for product and technology decisions
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Collaborate closely with Product Management, R&D, and the Application team
What makes this role different
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This is not a typical lab or support role
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Strong customer-facing component with regular on-site presence, primarily within the Europe region, with occasional international travel
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Focus on real-world applications, not theoretical concepts
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High level of ownership in strategic opportunities
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Technical decisions have a direct impact on commercial success
What success looks like
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Customers trust you as a technical partner, not just a supplier
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Complex opportunities are structured and de-risked early
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Solutions are not only technically sound, but scalable and repeatable
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Sales teams are enabled with clear technical direction and confidence
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Degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Electronics or related field (or equivalent experience)
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7+ years of experience in machine vision, optics, illumination, or related technical fields
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Strong background in application engineering, systems engineering, or technical customer-facing roles
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Deep understanding of image formation, lighting, and optics
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Experience working directly with customers in industrial environments
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Ability to translate complex technical topics into practical, scalable solutions
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Strong communication and presentation skills
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Fluent in German and English
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Work-Life Balance: We offer a flexible working hours model, allowing you to split your hours yourself.
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Well-being & Security: At your modern and long-term secure workplace, you work with a high degree of personal responsibility.
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Personal Development: Participate in free coaching and training to advance your career.
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Salary & Pension: You receive an attractive salary and benefit from a company pension plan.
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Perks or BKV: Choose between monthly tax-free perks (shopping vouchers), a company pension plan (BKV), or a DB-job ticket.
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Fitness & Environmental Awareness: Take advantage of our bike-leasing offer and cycle to the office.
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Team Spirit: Enjoy every day in a pleasant and inspiring team atmosphere.
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Event Experience: Join our regular team events, hikes, sports activities, barbecue events, and more.
