Field Application Scientist Routine

Danaher•Alcobendas, Barcelona

22h•Remote

About The Position

The Field Application Scientist Routine delivers expert pre- and post-sales application and technical support across Leica Microsystems’ advanced microscopy portfolio. As a partner to commercial teams, the role supports customer success and revenue growth through product demonstrations, application expertise, and solution differentiation. The position works closely with regional Account Managers, Product Sales Specialists, and the Market Development team as part of a unified account team. It uses application knowledge, proactive pipeline engagement, and customer-focused execution to advance opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and contribute to territory growth objectives. The position reports to the Market Development Manager Routine and is part of the Sales-Market Development Team. It is remote in Spain, in the Barcelona or Madrid area, covering South-West Europe and potentially the rest of EMEA.

Requirements

Strong expertise in optical microscopy and digital imaging, with hands-on experience in quality control, inspection, failure analysis, metallography, materials characterization, and industrial R&D applications.
Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles, including application support, product demonstrations, workflow consulting, and training for industrial and regulated markets.
Industry knowledge across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, and forensic science, with the ability to translate customer challenges into microscopy-based solutions.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Electronics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Fluency in Spanish and English.
Ability to build strong relationships with engineers, quality managers, researchers, and manufacturing teams across international markets.
Ability to travel 50–60%, including overnight travel within EMEA.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Danaher Business System (DBS) tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
Additional European languages.

Responsibilities

Deliver product demonstrations and customer training that communicate value and accelerate opportunity conversion.
Partner with regional sales teams to align account planning, pipelines, and commercial execution.
Provide application, product, and software support throughout the customer journey.
Advance sales opportunities through technical qualification, tailored imaging solutions and workflows, and high-quality application content.
Maintain demo readiness, resolve issues, apply Danaher Business System principles, and align activities with commercial priorities to support technical excellence and continuous improvement.