Technical Sales Engineer

Company: Pi Imaging Technology - a Zeiss company

Position: Full-time

Pi Imaging Technology is a fabless semiconductor company developing single-photon detector arrays with extremely high sensitivity and low noise. We enable our partners to create innovative imaging and sensing solutions for cutting-edge research in life sciences (confocal microscopy, fluorescence (FLIM) imaging) and quantum technologies.

Our detectors are based on single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) designed in standard CMOS technology, enabling photon-counting arrays with megapixel resolution and flexible architectures. These sensors are integrated into plug-and-play camera modules, supported by FPGA firmware and C++ software for a seamless user experience.

As a Technical Sales Engineer
, you will serve as a key interface between customers and the technical team, supporting the full product lifecycle—from pre-sales consultation to post-sales technical assistance. You will work closely with pioneering technology companies and research institutions to help them integrate our SPAD-based imaging products into their systems, resolve technical issues, and identify opportunities for collaboration.

• Provide pre-sales technical support, including product presentations, demonstrations, and technical discussions with both research and industrial customers.
• Understand customer applications and propose suitable detector solutions.
• Contribute to post-sales support, including troubleshooting, software/firmware setup, and performance optimization.
• Collect and communicate customer feedback to the engineering team to guide future product development.
• Support documentation and training materials for customers.
• Represent Pi Imaging at trade shows, workshops, and meetings when required.

• M.Sc. in physics, electronics engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in technical sales, field applications, or product engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with a customer-oriented mindset.

• Basic understanding of imaging or photonics systems (e.g., SPADs, CMOS, sensors, or optical setups).
• Experience in laboratory test and measurement (oscilloscopes, laser setups, timing
• Ability to manage multiple technical discussions and follow through with customer
• needs independently.

• Familiarity with CRM or sales management tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with Python, C++, or FPGA firmware for system testing and support.
• Prior experience in customer-facing technical roles.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device testing or optical characterization.

You’ll join a collaborative and fast-moving team working at the frontier of single-photon detection technology. This position offers the opportunity to combine deep technical knowledge with direct customer engagement, helping bridge the gap between advanced R&D and real-world applications in science and industry.