Become part of a global network of over 40 support engineers at the heart of Exail operations. With diverse technical backgrounds and expertise, our team works closely with customers—both remotely and on-site—to support every stage of Exail product integration and operation.

This unique position offers hands-on experience with the full range of Exail photonics products, including fiber electro-optic modulators, RF drivers, and modulator bias controllers.

You will contribute to delivering and organizing support, helping customers and coworkers achieve their daily objectives with prompt, accurate, and reliable assistance. Whether they need simple advice or deeper technical insights, you’ll be their go-to expert.

…in the Modulation Solutions Division

Our division specializes in the production of EOMs, matching components, and system solutions. Our customers, ranging from academia to industry, use our technologies in fields such as:

Quantum technologies – Telecommunications – Sensing – Medical – Scientific research – Aerospace.

You’ll be part of a dynamic team of around 100 people, based in Besançon, bringing together expertise in optics, lasers, electronics, computing, systems, instrumentation, and mechanics.

 

Your Responsibilities

Product Scope

• EOMs: Control phase, intensity or polarization of light; support analog, digital, and pulse protocols.
• RF Drivers: Amplify and condition electrical signals for light modulation.
• Modulator Bias Controllers (MBC): Automatically adjust intensity modulators.

Remote & Onsite Support:

• Respond to hotline and email inquiries.
• Document, analyse, and resolve customer claims.
• Create technical documentation (FAQs, manuals, notes, knowledge base).
• Conduct installations, commissioning, training, demos and technical assistance.
• Perform in-situ maintenance and service operations, debrief and report on missions

Internal Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in the management of local and offsite team members.
• Assist sales and project teams with pre-sales and post-sales activities.
• Support factory maintenance and customer follow-up.
• Collaborate with product teams to enhance knowledge and feedback loops.
• Improve back-office support procedures and tools.
• Share knowledge and develop skills within the team.

Your Profile

• Engineering or Master degree in photonics, optoelectronics, fiber optics, or related fields.
• Experience in photonics technologies.
• Service-oriented mindset with a results-driven approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in multicultural environments.

The ideal candidates possess a management experience in addition to photonics components, RF signal processing, and electronic circuit design. They demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, are open to discussion, and interact confidently with both colleagues and customers. Proactive and solution-oriented, they approach challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles.