Technical Sales Engineer

HÜBNER Photonics is expanding its US-based sales team and is looking for a talented individual to fill the position of Technical Sales Engineer. In this role, you will support and develop business relations throughout North America by providing technical support and exceptional service to customers, primarily in academic and government institutions. Responsibilities Selling high-performance lasers from HÜBNER Photonics’ Cobolt, Ampheia, and C-FLEX product lines to both established and new customers at academic and government institutions in North America by cultivating and creating relationships and promoting our brand Providing first-line technical support by developing detailed knowledge of these products and how they perform in common customer applications Performing analysis and inspection on Cobolt lasers in HUBNER Photonics, Inc.’s in-office laboratory space Interacting regularly with Product Managers and R&D teams in Sweden to address complex technical topics to provide complete and timely feedback to customers’ requests Traveling to meet customers on site and participating in selected trade shows and conferences Skills A degree in a technical field (Master's degree or PhD preferred) The desire and ability to learn complex products and understand their applications Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills Goal oriented, competitive, and tenacious while maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Ability and inclination to be empathetic, responsive, and resourceful in solving customer problems Fluent in English Driver's License Applicants must have a valid work permit as well as a permit to travel internationally Applicants must be authorized to work for any employers in the US. This position cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa Sales experience preferred but not required Hands-on experience with lasers and a background in laser inspection is a strong advantage Benefits Performance-based bonus Immediate PTO accrual Health, Vision, and Dental insurance 401k with fully vested match Professional development and training opportunities Company Overview At HÜBNER Photonics we not only make game-changing lasers and light sources, but also rethink all kinds of other wave technologies including terahertz imaging. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Kassel, DE, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is