Sales Engineer

Be visionary

At Teledyne FLIR, we have a simple but ambitious mission: to develop market-leading thermal and sensing technologies which enhance everyday life. From saving energy, to saving lives Teledyne FLIR is making a real difference in our world.

Our products are used in a wide array of situations to rescue people in danger, detect criminals, conserve energy, navigate safely, provide security around the globe, and protect our environment.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Teledyne FLIR Integrated Imaging Solutions (IIS), a division of Teledyne Technologies, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Machine Visiondigital cameras. Our cameras are vital components in the fast growing transformative industries of robotics, machine learning, inspection, biomedical/life sciences, retail, traffic control, virtual reality, and more.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Engineerto join our Sales Engineering team in Ludwigsburg, Germany. In this role, you will work closely with our sales team to generate growth by winning design contracts with top tier accounts and integrators. You will be providing technical consultation and support to engineers and application developers to aid them through design in cycles. With the versatility of our products, you will find unique and challenging problems to solve on a day-to-day basis.

Internally, you will be the link between sales, product management, engineering, technical support, and the customer. You will work closely with these stakeholders to generate successful technical solutions for end users and integrators using knowledge of software development and hardware design. You will oversee and act as the point of contact for proof-of-concept designs.

You will receive training to gain in depth knowledge about our products, software, and procedures. As you will be the front line technical representative in direct contact with customers, this role requires excellent communication skills. This position is ideal for junior or intermediate level engineers who enjoy technical development as well as working with a broad range of people on solving complex problems.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical consultation and support to key customers across multiple product lines

• Develop, troubleshoot, and debug code (C++/C#/Python) associated with customer applications

• Design and troubleshoot low voltage hardware systems associated with customer applications

• Work closely with Product Management and Engineering to improve our products and offerings

• Work closely with Sales/Account Managers to maintain healthy relationships with key customers

• Use market and technical knowledge to recommend product and documentation improvements

• Travel to tradeshows and customer sites to promote products and services (when safe to do so)

• Provide internal trainings and presentations to other teams

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

• 2+ years of technical experience such as software development or hardware design

• Enjoy talking to people

• Fluent in English – Written and Spoken (other languages are an asset)

• Fluent in Object Oriented Programming Languages (C++ or Python Preferred)

• Excellent all-around technical knowledge (PC hardware, software, electronics, Windows, MacOS, Linux)

• Excellent problem solving and customer support skills

• Willing to travel within Europe (occasionally outside of EU such as HQ in Canada)

• Experience with Machine Vision and/or People Counting/Capacity Management systems is an asset

Interested?

If you liked what you just read, and believe you are the person that will make us better, do not hesitate to apply. But no later than the 17th of September.

Most of the initial communication will happen over mail. Have an eye on your mailbox.

When applying, make it easy for yourself. Add a resume and fill out the required fields, no need to add anything else at this point.

We accept applications in English

This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (i.e. regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Teledyne FLIR and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne FLIR is an equal opportunity employer.