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Sales Engineer - Focus on Brazil

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. To support our growing business in Brazil, we are looking for a technically skilled Sales Engineer who will act as a key communication bridge between our Swiss headquarters and our Brazilian sales team. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine engineering expertise with intercultural collaboration in an international setting. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

 

 

Overview

 

As part of our 16-person Sales Engineering team based in Switzerland, you handle technical and commercial inquiries for complex isolator projects. You work closely with various departments to clarify technical specifications, create system configurations, and prepare quotations for our field sales team. 

Your focus lies in supporting our Brazilian sales unit: you act as the central point of contact for technical coordination, bridging customer needs with internal expertise. You also contribute to smooth project execution and after-sales support through clear and structured communication across cultures. 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Technical clarification, configuration, and quotation of isolator systems for Brazilian customers 
  • Close coordination with internal engineering, project management, and service departments 
  • Technical support of Brazilian sales representatives during the pre-sales and offer phase 
  • Participation in trade fairs and customer meetings in Brazil (occasional travel required) 
  • Maintenance and development of sales tools, calculations, and technical documentation

 

 

 

Hardskills

 

  • Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in pharmaceutical, chemical, mechanical, or process engineering; business background is a plus 
  • Experience in technical sales or project support, ideally within the pharmaceutical or chemical industry 
  • Previous work experience in Switzerland or in collaboration with Swiss-based teams is considered an asset, as it supports alignment with internal processes and communication structures
  • Strong skills in MS Office (especially Excel); Power BI knowledge for reporting is a plus
  • Experience with SAP ERP and CRM systems (preferably SAP C4C) is an advantage 
  • Fluent in Brazilian Portuguese (including technical vocabulary), very good English skills; German is a plus 

 

 

Softskills

 

  • Clear and confident communicator across cultures and functions 
  • Strong team player with a reliable and proactive work style 
  • Precise, structured, and quality-conscious 
  • High quality standards
  • Fast learner with high willingness to grow 

 

 

We offer you

 

  • An open and collegial corporate culture
  • Room for ideas
  • Participation in sports and leisure activities
  • Support through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
  • Intensive and job-oriented induction
  • Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
  • Open communication policy
  • 5 weeks' holiday and the option of additional days off

 

 

Further information

To apply, please upload your complete application documents (CV, diplomas and references) to our careers page. We are not currently working with external service providers or recruitment agencies for this position.

 

For questions please contact Luca Waldner.

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