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Technical Sales Engineer
Heriot Watt University —Edinburgh
- £37,694 - £47,389 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Master's degree
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External Sales Engineer
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. —Edinburgh
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- Full-time
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Account Executive - Enterprise UK&I
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Internal Proposals Engineer
Processplus —Dunfermline
- Full-time
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Enterprise Account Manager
Wordsmith AI —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
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External Sales Engineer (England)
Processplus —Dunfermline
- Full-time
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Field Application Engineer, UK
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Sales Estimator (Projects)
Proclad —Glenrothes
- Full-time
- Remote
- Welding
- Communication skills
Sales Estimator (Projects)
Proclad Group —Glenrothes
- Full-time
- Remote
- Welding
- Communication skills

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Technical Sales Engineer

Heriot Watt University -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time
£37,694 - £47,389 a year
13 hours ago

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
English
Master's degree
Communication skills

Full job description

Role : Technical Sales Engineer : Laser Manufacturing

Location : Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh

Salary : Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum

Contract Type : Full-Time(1FTE), Fixed Term (12 months)

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days.

Full Description

Heriot-Watt University is seeking a highly motivated optical engineer to join our photonics research team as a Technical Sales Engineer, with a planned transition to a university spin-out company, Freeform Photonics, in July 2027.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge optical technology development in an academic environment and then move directly into a high-growth commercial venture.

The Role

Experimental optical engineering and laser-based glass manufacturing. You will work within a team at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, developing and manufacturing products for external customer applications.
Active involvement with the sales and commercial team, including:

Attending international trade shows

Preparing reports and presentations for customers

Meeting with global customers to understand their requirements and gather
feedback on samples

Supporting customer engagement and technical sales activities

Development, testing, and characterisation of advanced optical/photonics systems.
Close collaboration with academic and industrial partners
From July 2027, expected transition into a technical sales role at Freeform Photonics, contributing to technology translation and commercial growth.

Essential Requirements

PhD (ideal) or minimum MSc in Optics, Photonics, or a closely related ï¬�eld.
Strong experimental background and conï¬�dence working independently in an optics laboratory.
Genuine interest in commercialisation and contributing to sales activities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of English language proï¬�ciency/
Willingness and enthusiasm for international travel (trade shows and customer visits).
Motivation to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What We Offer

Opening to work in a leading photonics research environment with a deï¬�ned pathway into an exciting university spin-out company.
Exposure to both advanced R&D and customer-facing commercial activity.
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a growing photonics business.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment system and should include a (1) cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post and a (2) Full CV.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and the position will close once a suitable candidate is found. The final deadline will be 15 July 2026.

For further information and an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Calum Ross via email: [email protected]

Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and encourages applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website (https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/).

We welcome and will consider ï¬‚exible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

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