Senior Product Technology Specialist – LED Lighting (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

You will work at the intersection of customer applications, technology, and commercial success, helping shape how machine vision lighting solutions are applied in real-world environments. You will be deeply involved in complex customer challenges, working alongside Sales and engineering teams to translate application requirements into robust, scalable solutions.

Main Tasks

• Work directly with customers to understand application challenges and define viable solution concepts
• Provide on-site application support and technical guidance during evaluations and implementations
• Act as a technical lead in complex customer engagements and strategic opportunities
• Translate real-world requirements into structured technical specifications and solution architectures
• Support Sales in pre‑sales activities, technical discussions, and solution validation
• Contribute to technical positioning in competitive situations
• Capture and translate voice of customer into actionable insights for product and technology decisions
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, R&D, and the Application team

What makes this role different

• This is not a typical lab or support role
• Strong customer‑facing component with regular on‑site presence, primarily within the Europe region, with occasional international travel
• Focus on real‑world applications, not theoretical concepts
• High level of ownership in strategic opportunities
• Technical decisions have a direct impact on commercial success

What success looks like

• Customers trust you as a technical partner, not just a supplier
• Complex opportunities are structured and de‑risked early
• Solutions are not only technically sound, but scalable and repeatable
• Sales teams are enabled with clear technical direction and confidence

Your Job Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Electronics or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in machine vision, optics, illumination, or related technical fields
• Strong background in application engineering, systems engineering, or technical customer‑facing roles
• Deep understanding of image formation, lighting, and optics
• Experience working directly with customers in industrial environments
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into practical, scalable solutions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in German and English

Benefits

• Work‑Life Balance: We offer a flexible working hours model, allowing you to split your hours yourself.
• Well‑being & Security: At your modern and long‑term secure workplace, you work with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Personal Development: Participate in free coaching and training to advance your career.
• Salary & Pension: You receive an attractive salary and benefit from a company pension plan.
• Perks or BKV: Choose between monthly tax‑free perks (shopping vouchers), a company pension plan (BKV), or a DB‑job ticket.
• Fitness & Environmental Awareness: Take advantage of our bike‑leasing offer and cycle to the office.
• Team Spirit: Enjoy every day in a pleasant and inspiring team atmosphere.
• Event Experience: Join our regular team events, hikes, sports activities, barbecue events, and more.