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We’re looking for talented people in a variety of roles to join our team in Hamburg. Do not miss your chance to start a fast paced career in an innovative and rising company in a future-proof high tech industry

Open Positions

About Cycle

Cycle is a young high-tech company that designs and manufactures world-leading precision systems based on ultra-short pulse lasers. We strive for innovation and are constantly advancing our technology in close cooperation with leading international institutions.

We have a very dedicated and international team of currently 21 employees and one dog. At Cycle, we believe that commitment, passion and respectful interaction are the basis for a successful collaboration.

Our company headquarters in the Start-Up Labs Bahrenfeld, centrally located and in close proximity to DESY, combines innovation and science just like us.

About Cycle

Open Positions

Sales Engineer (m/f/d)
Sales, Hamburg

Your Tasks

You will be the first point of contact for our customers and represent our company worldwide,
Respond to inquiries, understand, and evaluate customer needs and requirements,
Acquire potential customers through events, networking, and the use of online platforms,
Work closely with the technical team to offer customized technical solutions,
Travel to potential customers and perform product demonstrations,
Develop and implement marketing strategies to expand our customer base,
Follow leads, and actively manage opportunities until closure,
Represent Cycle at international trade shows, conferences, and technical workshops.

Your Profile:

Education and experience

- Successfully completed studies in physics, optics, engineering or similar,
- Experience and understanding of optical or microwave metrology, lasers, or photonics,

- Knowledge of CRM (ideally Salesforce) and ERP is a plus,
- Work experience in high tech business development is a plus.

Conceptual skills
- Trustworthy and reliable with a passion for our products and customers,
- Strong sense of ownership, entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on mentality,
- High degree of self-organization with ability to prioritize and to work independently,
- Willingness to travel internationally,
- Very good communication and negotiation skills in German and English.

Our Offer

Diverse, fast-paced work environment in a young and dynamic team
Position with room for creativity
Flat hierarchies and quick decision processes
Flexible working hours with mobile work options
High spirited and high-tech environment in the Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld

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Optical Engineer for Timing Systems (m/f/d)
Engineering, Hamburg

Your profile:

Education and experience

Successfully completed master’s degree in Physics or Optical Engineering (or similar)
3 years of relevant work experience
Fluent in written and spoken English is a must
German and/or Chinese skills are a plus

Very good understanding about electro-optic technology, such as:

Knowledge of optical components, lasers, and fibers
Skilled in the use of lab equipment and diagnostic tools (e. g. oscilloscopes, signal analyzers etc.)
Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as product manuals, spec sheets and test data
Experience with fiber splicers, cleavers or optical analyzers is a plus

Conceptual skills

Can work independently and organize her-/himself
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of multi-disciplinary tasks
Team spirit and good communication skills

Your tasks:

Main tasks:

Build electro-optical systems and components for timing and synchronization
Work with laser scientists and engineering team to bring research results into product state
Travel to international customers on site for installation and service (up to 25%)
Prepare and review drawings, schematics, and diagrams and assemble opto-mechanical systems

Other tasks:

Build up test apparatus to characterize optical, mechanical, and electronic sub-assemblies
Communicate with suppliers and customers
Procure/purchase optical components for timing systems
Create documentation and maintain technical information in our SAP One ERP

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Business Development Manager (m/f/d)
Sales, Hamburg

Sie sind ein erfahrener B2B-Vertriebsprofi mit technischem Hintergrund und arbeiten gerne mit internationalen Kunden? In dieser Position sind Sie dafür verantwortlich, neue Märkte und Anwendungen für unsere Produkte zu entdecken sowie potenzielle Kunden zu verstehen und zu begeistern.

Your profile:

Abgeschlossenes Studium im Fach Physik, Optik, Ingenieurwesen oder ähnliche
Mindestens 4 Jahre relevanter Berufserfahrung im Bereich Business Development oder Vertrieb
Vertrautheit mit Online-Recherche und idealerweise mit Plattformen wie LinkedIn/Xing
Kenntnisse im Umgang mit Software für Warenwirtschaft (ERP) und Kontaktmanagement (CRM)
Fließende Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
Sicherer Umgang mit MS-Office
Gutes technisches Verständnis von Lasern, Photonik oder Präzisions-(HF-)Messtechnik
Freundliches Auftreten, Spaß am Kundenkontakt (vor allem auf Englisch) und gutes Organisationsvermögen

Your tasks:

Sie identifizieren Märkte und Anwendungsfelder für unsere bestehenden und neuen Produkte
Sie akquirieren potenzielle Kunden durch Networking, Veranstaltungen und die Nutzung von Online-Plattformen
Sie verfolgen Leads weiter und verwalten aktiv Opportunities in Salesforce CRM bis zum Abschluss, einschließlich der Verhandlung von Angeboten
Sie präsentieren Cycle bei Kunden und werben für das Unternehmen durch Online- und Offline-Veranstaltungen, einschließlich weltweiter Reisen
Sie sammeln Markt- und Wettbewerbsinformationen zur Erweiterung der strategischen Geschäftsfelder
Sie erstellen jährliche Businesspläne auf Basis von Märkten, Produkten und Accounts
Sie unterstützen das Team bei internationalen Ausschreibungen

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Initiative Application for Your Dream Job?
Cycle, Hamburg

We are always looking for team-oriented, focused individuals to join our company. If you are interested in supporting us to build world-leading optical and electronic solutions for engineers and scientists all over the world, please contact us.

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