Technical Sales Engineer
Heriot-Watt University • Midlothian, Scotland • Posted May 29, 2026
About the Role
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