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Ocean Optics

Manufactures portable spectrometers and sensing solutions

Technical Support Coordinator - Pedestrian Entrance Sensors

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Liège, Belgium
In PersonOccasional on-site missions, up to 5% of the time.
Customer Experience & SupportCustomer Support

About the job

Requirements
  • Have at least 3 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Be fluent in English (C1/C2), German (C1/C2), and French (C1/C2).
  • Be able to advise and guide internal and external clients.
  • Have a critical and methodical approach to work, while understanding urgency and priorities.
  • Be willing to accompany colleagues on exceptional on-site missions, up to 5% of the time.
Responsibilities
  • Provide timely responses to customers' technical inquiries, prioritizing VIP clients and high-value sensors, and resolve technical issues by phone or in writing.
  • Respond to the technical hotline, direct calls from European customers, and support the European Sales Team with product-related questions and cases.
  • Investigate, create, and coordinate technical documentation, such as wiring diagrams, to support clients on-site.
  • Provide ongoing internal support in collaboration with colleagues in the Technical Support Department.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Research and Development, and Quality teams to conduct field tests, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and provide technical insights for product development based on daily contact with field technicians.
  • Share knowledge through written reports and documentation with Sales, Product Management, and Marketing.
  • Define and track service and product quality key performance indicators using a ticketing system to measure customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.
  • Test and analyze BEA and competitor products in collaboration with Product Management and Research and Development teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in a technical field, or have a different educational background with a strong interest in technological developments and solutions.

About the company

Ocean Optics makes compact spectroscopy hardware and related optical sensing tools. Its flagship products are miniature, portable spectrometers used to measure light across wavelengths for scientists and engineers in fields like chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and industrial sensing. The devices work by detecting light that passes through or reflects from a sample and translating it into a spectrum—the distribution of light by wavelength—using optical components and a small detector. The company differentiates itself with a modular approach and small, affordable spectrometers that can be integrated into custom systems or handheld devices, enabling researchers to build compact spectroscopic tools rather than relying on large, expensive lab equipment. Ocean Optics' goal is to broaden access to spectral data by providing versatile, scalable sensing solutions that allow users to deploy spectroscopy across a wide range of applications and environments.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dunedin, Florida

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Halma reported 16.2% photonics organic profit growth on June 11, 2026.
  • Ocean Optics launched the SR2 spectrometer on July 30, 2026, with higher speed and SNR.
  • Bioz tools drove record engagement in June 2025, strengthening inbound demand and citations.

What critics are saying

  • Edmund Optics now controls a major global channel and can squeeze margins by 2027.
  • Compact spectrometers face commoditization from Avantes, Hamamatsu, and Ocean Insight’s own resellers.
  • If Halma reallocates capital toward faster-growth photonics, Ocean Optics loses strategic priority.

What makes Ocean Optics unique

  • Ocean Optics commercialized the first miniature spectrometer and still defines portable spectroscopy.
  • Halma listed Ocean Optics across six global offices on August 26, 2026.
  • The September 22, 2025 Edmund Optics deal extends reach without building a sales force.

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Benefits

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Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

4%
Ocean Optics
Aug 12th, 2025
Ocean Optics Partners with Edmund Optics for Global Distribution

ORLANDO, Fla. - (August 14, 2025) - Ocean Optics, a pioneer in modular spectroscopy and a trusted name in optical sensing, is proud to announce a new Supplier Partner relationship with Edmund Optics.

Ocean Optics
Jun 23rd, 2025
Ocean Optics Launches Bioz Tool

To further enhance visibility and engagement, Ocean Optics has also added a Bioz Homepage Banner, ensuring that visitors immediately discover the powerful citation management capabilities available on its website.

EIN News
Sep 8th, 2023
Ocean Insight Announces Richard Curran as New President

Ocean Insight announces Richard Curran as new president.

Ocean Insight
Jun 22nd, 2023
Women in Engineering Day 2023

Ocean Insight has been named the Best Place to Work in both Central Florida and New York state.

Ocean Insight
May 3rd, 2023
Press Release: New Ocean SR series

Orlando, Florida, USA (May 4, 2023) – Ocean Optics, a brand of Ocean Insight, introduces compact, versatile Ocean SR series spectrometers distinguished by their rapid spectral acquisition speed and high signal to noise ratio (SNR) performance.