Technical Sales Engineer for Laser Interferometry and Optical Encoders

SmarAct Inc. is a small but rapidly growing US subsidiary of SmarAct GmbH, with headquarters in Germany.
Dedicated to highest precision motion control, SmarAct develops piezo-based high performance micro- and nanopositioners, advanced control systems, laser interferometers and microtools for cutting-edge research and hightech industries.

To cope with the increasing demand in the US market, SmarAct Inc. is in need of a tech savvy Sales Engineer (m/f) to work closely together with our team in Berkeley, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Grow SmarAct Metrology's through acquiring new customers and intensifying business relations with existing customers
• Selling interferometers, vibrometers and optical encoders to our customers in various industries (semiconductors, photonics, fundamental research, etc.)
• Providing professional technical advice to our customers and proposing solutions to their challenges
• Communication and co-ordination of customer requirements to the production site in Germany and monitoring of the production status
• Supporting customers in the implementation of the products
• Demonstrating our products during customer visits and at trade shows, conferences and other events
• Enhance our products and business by contributing own product improvement suggestions
• Providing administrative support as needed (updating customer/supplier list, reporting, etc.)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree or PhD in physics, engineering or optics, and ideally several years of relevant experience in industry
• In-depth knowledge in metrology and practical experience in the use of laser interferometers, vibrometers or optical encoders desired
• Experience with scientific instrumentation and/or high-tech products
• Ability to quickly establish relationships with potential customers
• Strong solution selling skills
• Keen perception, team player and willingness to work in an entrepreneurial and results-oriented culture
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

We offer:

• Exciting work environment with technically sophisticated products
• Reliable training in the required technical fields
• Good development opportunities in a growing company
• Friendly and open-minded team with high motivation and a lot of know how
• The opportunity to get involved and realize your own ideas

We pay competitive salaries and have a good compensation package.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Are you interested?
If you are interested in working with us, please send us your resume and cover letter by using our online application form on our website www.smaract.com/careers or via email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000