Job Description
Job Title:  Application Engineer
Job Location:  Ghent
Job Function:  Applications and Demo Labs
Education level:  Master's Degree
Required Travel:  0 - 30%

TESCAN is a global supplier of scientific instruments. The company is building its reputation and brand name in the field of design and manufacturing of electron, ion and x-ray instruments as well as full system solutions for various applications.

TESCAN participates in top research projects and cooperation with leading companies in the field of electron microscopy and microanalysis. As a result, TESCAN's instrumentation and innovative solutions have won a leading position in the world of nano- and microtechnology. More about us at www.tescan.com

We currently seek for a highly motivated and enthusiastic specialist for our X-ray Computed Tomography (micro-CT) Applications Team in Ghent, Belgium.

A person in this position shall provide excellent application and technical support for the entire micro-CT TESCAN product portfolio.

You will:

· Master the expert operation of micro-CT solutions of Tescan, to acquire the best possible data from Tescan equipment.

· Use your expert system operation skills to perform instrument demonstrations, acceptance and customer training.

· Develop a profound understanding of the information that can be obtained from micro-CT data, by means of engaged discussions with customers.

· Transform customers needs into workable micro-CT workflows.

· Understand you are part of a comprehensive sales cycle, where the demonstration serves to validate the Tescan product value propositions.

· Contribute to application presentations and present on scientific conferences.

· Contribute to the creation of marketing collateral.

· Cultivate positive customer interactions and support them by providing application after sales support.

· Support sales initiatives (such as customer workshops, or sales visits) upon request.

· Provide continuous feedback to the product groups on system performance, innovation and marketing.

 

Qualification and skills required:

· BSc or MSc in Physics, Engineering, Material Science, Life Science.

· Proven affinity, or practical experience, with the operation of scientific equipment. Recent hands-on experience with micro-CT is recommended.

· You have the scientific background to understand the information that customers extract from microscopy data.

· You have excellent, enthusiastic, clear communication skills (both written and verbal), in English.

· Excellent customer interfacing skills during demonstrations, acceptance and customer training is a must.

· Proven ability to interact with cross-functional and cross- cultural teams.

Willingness to travel internationally (up to 25% of time) and possession of a valid passport.

 

You have personal characteristics:

· You have the ability to listen attentively while performing operational tasks, and adjust to what you hear in real-time.

· You have the ability to convey trust with customers.

· You have a competitive and persistent mindset.

 

This awaits you:·

· Opportunity to work with cutting edge micro-CT equipment in a collaborative team.

· A culture through which you can share ideas and develop your expertise.

· Extended training programs.

· Team mates who will support and inspire you.

Are you interested?

Feel free to send us your (i) professional resume and (ii) cover letter describing reasons of your interest and expectations.

A review of applications will run continuously as they are received and until the position is filled. The short-listed applicants complying with the requirements will be invited for personal or Teams interviews.

We are looking forward to your application!

TESCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.