Permanent Position – NDT Field Application Engineer (M/F)
Location: Ploemeur, Brittany, France
Start Date: As soon as possible
Why Join Us?
Joining Kwan-tek means contributing to the emergence of a new generation of non-destructive testing technologies.
We develop innovative inspection solutions based on NV diamond quantum sensors, designed to transform defect detection across critical infrastructure, energy, industrial, and transportation sectors.
After several years of technological development, we are entering a new phase of growth: transforming breakthrough technology into products adopted at scale by the market.
To support this ambition, we are looking for an NDT Field Application Engineer.
Working at the forefront of customer engagement and technology deployment, you will play a key role in bringing our innovations into real-world industrial environments and supporting the adoption of quantum sensing technologies.
Your Mission
You will serve as one of the primary technical interfaces between KWAN TEK and its customers.
Your mission will be to support the deployment of our solutions in the field, understand customer challenges, and bring valuable market feedback back to our Product, R&D, and Engineering teams.
Operating at the intersection of advanced technology and industrial applications, you will contribute directly to validating system performance and ensuring successful adoption by NDT professionals worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Technical Support
• Support customers in evaluating and implementing Kwan-tek solutions
• Conduct technical demonstrations and application-focused presentations
• Provide technical support during testing, validation, and evaluation phases
• Assist customers in troubleshooting and optimizing system performance
Field Deployment
• Plan and execute on-site customer visits and technical interventions
• Participate in inspection campaigns and field measurements
• Train customers and end-users on system operation and best practices
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation and operating procedures
Application Development
• Identify new industrial use cases and application opportunities
• Evaluate solution performance across various operational environments
• Contribute to the development of inspection methodologies
• Support validation of new features and next-generation products
Voice of the Customer
• Gather and analyze customer feedback
• Identify emerging market needs and industry trends
• Communicate customer requirements to Product and R&D teams
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of products and solutions
Commercial Support
• Support strategic business opportunities alongside the Sales team
• Participate in trade shows, conferences, and industry events
• Contribute to technical marketing content and application notes
• Help develop technical sales tools and value propositions
Your Profile
Education
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Instrumentation, Electronics, or a related scientific field
• Additional specialization in measurement systems, sensors, or industrial technologies is a plus
Experience
• 3 to 10 years of experience in an industrial or technology-driven environment
• Experience in field applications engineering, technical support, commissioning, testing, or customer-facing technical roles
• Experience with measurement systems, instrumentation, sensors, or industrial equipment
• Experience in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), industrial instrumentation, photonics, advanced sensing technologies, or inspection systems would be a strong advantage
Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Customer-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly understand and communicate complex technical concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English is essential
• Ability to write technical reports and deliver professional presentations
Personal Attributes
• Technical curiosity
• Autonomy and initiative
• Strong customer focus
• Team spirit and collaborative mindset
• Organization and attention to detail
• Passion for innovation and advanced technologies
Employment Conditions
• Permanent contract (CDI)
• Executive status (Cadre)
• Syntec collective agreement
• Compensation based on experience – Starting at €45,000 gross annual salary
• 215-day annual working time scheme
• Based in Ploemeur, Brittany, France
• National and international travel required
• 100% employer-funded health insurance
• Meal vouchers (€10/day, 60% employer contribution)
Recruitment Process
1. HR Interview
2. Technical Interview
3. Final Interview
How to Apply
Please send your CV to: careers@kwan-tek.com
Subject: Application – NDT Field Application Engineer
⚠️ To ensure proper processing of your application, please submit it exclusively via this email address. Applications submitted through other channels may not be considered.
Due to the summer holiday period, applications will be reviewed starting in late August / early September. Please be assured that every application received will be carefully reviewed. Response times may therefore be longer than usual, and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
Why This Role Is Unique
Few positions today offer the opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge quantum sensing technology while contributing directly to its adoption in industrial environments.
This is more than a traditional field applications role.
You will work alongside customers, engineers, researchers, and product leaders to help shape the next generation of non-destructive testing solutions and bring breakthrough technology into everyday industrial use.
Join us and help redefine industrial inspection through quantum sensing.