Product Engineer, Brand Partners (f/m/d)Locations: York (UK), Mainz (DE), or Lyon (FR)Edmund Optics is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Our manufacturing capabilities and global distribution network make us one of the largest suppliers of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner for customized solutions. Our products support markets including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; applications range from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.Edmund Optics Europe comprises subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is a main growth market, with a rapidly expanding local team.To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics is looking for aProduct Engineer, Brand Partners (f/m/d)As the leading global marketplace of optics, imaging, and photonics products, access to Partner Products is crucial to our customers’ success. The Product Engineer, Brand Partners will be an integral part of the Brand Team and assist in the growth of the portfolio of industry-leading brands within the Edmund Optics Marketplace. This role will directly support the commercial success of partner products by executing the tactics identified in the Marketplace Partners Brand Strategy. By combining technical, marketing and business skills, the Product Engineer, Brand Partners will be critical in ensuring the strategic fit of new branded partner products. This role will work closely with internal Product Line Managers, Merchandising, Product Release & Marketing, as well as external Sales and Channel Managers of assigned brands. Some travel is required.Essential Functions:Support the execution of the Marketplace Partner Brand strategy for assigned brandsResearch, understand and communicate supplier product information to internal teams to ensure product content, features & benefits and technical specifications are aligned with EO’s website, product videos and/or printed collateralParticipate in cross-functional product onboarding processes including technical validation, data curation, and commercial readiness for assigned brandsAssist in maintaining strong relationships with supplier marketing teams and channel managers to ensure alignment of goals, roadmaps, and performance expectationsAssist in the execution of supplier brand marketing and merchandising through campaigns, product spotlights, and promotional strategiesCollaborate with internal product release, product content, and merchandising teams to align brand promotions with commercial and corporate strategiesStay informed on the competitive landscape and emerging technologies to inform the Brand TeamComply with statutory and company policies, procedures, and regulationsQualifications:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Your profile:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Business, Marketing or CommunicationsWork experience in optics, lasers, or physics lab, or in product support of optical, electrical, or laser components; 1-2 years in a B2B, distribution or marketplace setting preferredAbility to understand technical specifications and convert them to compelling product features & benefitsInterest in developing skills of co-branded marketing and third-party brand representationWillingness to work with many groups across departments and show strong team spiritEntrepreneurial spiritExcellent communication, project management and creative thinking capabilitiesAbility to manage heavy workload of multiple, concurrent projects and prioritiesProficient with MS Office; strong emphasis on Power BIWillingness to travelWhat we offer:A versatile and challenging position with a competitive employment package within a dynamic and successful corporation in a growing industry. You will work with motivated, self-driven, and open-minded colleagues with strong team spirit.This office-based position can be located in Mainz (Germany), York (UK) or Lyon (France), depending on the candidate's preference.Please send your application to [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr