Thorlabs

Technology

PhotonicsSupportEngineer(m/w/x)

€59–78k ~AI est. Bergkirchen, Bavaria, Germany FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Photonics Support Engineer(m/w/x) at Thorlabs. Skills: Photonics Support, Technical Assistance, Customer Support. Provide technical support. Collaborate with teams”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot issues

Eligibility Requirements

Trade shows

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Master’s degree in Photonics, Hands-on experience with optical setups, German (C1), English (B2)

Nice to Have

Basic programming experience, LabVIEW experience, Python experience

What You'll Do.

Provide technical support

Collaborate with teams

Analyze customer applications

Recommend product solutions

Collect customer feedback

Share customer feedback

Assist with product testing

Assist with documentation reviews

Assist with product demonstrations

Provide technical support to internal stakeholders

Assist with quality-related stock checks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; Engineering teams; Global support teams; Marketing teams; Sales teams; Customer Service teams; Quality/RMA teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

The Photonics Support Engineer delivers high-quality technical assistance to customers and internal teams through phone, webchat, and email. Acting as a key interface between customers, engineering, and global support teams, this role ensures excellent post-sales support for locally designed and manufactured products while contributing to continuous product improvement and innovation. Key responsibilities: * Provide technical support to scientific and industrial customers via phone, webchat, and email, focusing on post-sales and service inquiries * Collaborate with local Engineering and global Technical Support teams to deliver accurate solutions and guidance * Analyze customer applications to troubleshoot issues and recommend optimal product solutions * Support global sites with expertise on locally manufactured products * Collect and share customer feedback with Engineering and Marketing to improve products, documentation, and identify new opportunities * Assist with product testing, documentation reviews, and development of product demonstrations * Occasionally support and attend national and international trade shows * Provide technical support to internal stakeholders (e.g., Sales, Customer Service, Quality/RMA) and assist with quality-related stock checks **Requirements** * Master’s degree in Photonics, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent practical experience) * Hands-on experience with optical setups, photonics equipment, or laboratory environments * Strong communication skills in **German (C1)** and **English (B2)** * Basic programming experience (e.g., LabVIEW, Python) is an advantage * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow through on complex topics * High level of curiosity and motivation to continuously learn and develop new technical skills **Benefits** * Flexible working hour

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