Zurich Instruments

Scientific Business Developer - Optics and Photonics

Zurich Instruments

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇩🇪 Germany

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and in control electronics for quantum computing. Since the beginning, we have worked together with our customers and partners to advance the frontiers of science. Today we are supporting a large community of users to leverage our products for their research in many challenging research fields. To develop further our customer base, ensure their success and to pursue new activities in the EMEA region, we are looking to grow our team of Application Scientists in Zurich or Munich. In this role, you will work closely with our users by assuming an active, technical involvement in our sales and business development activities. You will engage with existing and prospective accounts, learn about both our market and customers and contribute to our mutual success.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with strong expertise in optics and photonics. Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or market development within a technical/scientific environment. Track record of success in customer acquisition, lead generation, and relationship building. Broad instrumentation knowledge and understanding of signal processing (lock-in amplifiers, PIDs, AWGs) with practical lab experience. Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluency in English is a must. Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven mindset with a strong sense for opportunities and markets. Team player with enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, high-tech environment. Willingness to travel internationally (30–40%).