Pre-Sales Application Engineer – Critical Power — Centiel
- Location
- Lugano
- Contract
- other
- Posted
- 49 days ago
Role overview
Job profile
- Job profile
- Analyze customer requirements and develop technically sound UPS and power protection solutions aligned with
- customer needs and Centiel product standards.
- Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Main responsibilities
- Analyze customer requirements and develop technically sound UPS and power protection solutions aligned with
- customer needs and Centiel product standards.
- Prepare accurate technical proposals, costings, and tender documents to support competitive offers.
- Collaborate with Sales to strengthen value propositions, improve offer quality, and increase conversion rates.
- Engage with customers to clarify technical needs, explain proposed solutions, and build confidence in Centiel’s
- technical approach.
- Coordinate with suppliers and partners to secure competitive pricing, technical input, and delivery conditions.
- Support a clear technical handover to Project Management once a project is awarded. Candidate profile
- Fair salary in line with the responsibilities of the role
- Flexibility and attention to personal needs in relation to professional activity Autonomy in carrying out tasks
Key requirements
- Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Application process
- to natural trails that make it easy to combine work with sports activities. How to apply
- Pre-sales Application Engineer – Critical Power About us
- Centiel is a Switzerland-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and supplies power protection
- solutions for critical infrastructure.
- Its product portfolio includes uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems designed
- to support operational continuity and energy efficiency.
- The company builds on engineering expertise in transformer-
- less and modular UPS technologies.
Company and context
- The ideal candidate is able to translate customer needs into effective technical solutions and contribute
- to winning competitive bids.
- You will be involved in the pre-sales phase, from customer requirement analysis to technical solution design, quotation
- support, and tender preparation, contributing directly to customer satisfaction and the growth of Centiel’s global
- business. Contract details Permanent full-time contract (100%) Starting date: TBD
- Workplace: Cadro (Lugano), with occasional travel
- Reporting to: VP Data Center Solutions – Critical Power Scope of the role
- This position is accountable for supporting the sales process by analysing customer requirements, designing and
- configuring technical UPS and power protection solutions, preparing competitive offers, and ensuring that requirements
- are clearly understood and translated into feasible, accurate, and commercially strong proposals.
Additional details
- Pre-sales Application Engineer – Critical
- Note: In line with our strategic growth, we are proactively collecting applications for this position as part of a forward-
- aligned with our development plans. Who we are looking for Permanent full-time contract (100%)
- Reporting to: VP Data Center Solutions – Critical Power
- Support a clear technical handover to Project Management once a project is awarded. Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Experience in preparing quotations, technical documentation, tender material, or customer-facing technical proposals is an advantage
- Strong English language skills; additional European languages are an asset Company values & behavioural competencies
- They define who we are and how we act — shaping the way we work together, serve our customers, and drive Expected results in the first 6–12 months
- Deliver accurate, high-quality technical proposals aligned with customer needs, tender requirements, and Centiel
- Ensure smooth, complete, and structured technical handover of won projects to Project Management.
Notes and original content
- In line with our strategic growth, we are proactively collecting applications for this position as part of a forward-
- looking recruiting initiative.
- This means we are evaluating candidate profiles today to anticipate future hiring needs
- aligned with our development plans. Who we are looking for
- aligned with our development plans.
- Who we are looking for
- organization.
- Contract details
- Permanent full-time contract (100%)
- Starting date: TBD
Questions about this listing
What salary does Centiel offer for this role?
Centiel lists CHF 58'000 - 88'000 gross per year for this position in Lugano. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Centiel offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Centiel during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need the G permit to apply for this role in Ticino as an Italian cross-border worker?
Yes, if you are resident in Italy within the 20 km border zone. The Swiss employer files the G-permit application at the Ticino cantonal migration office after the contract is signed — first issuance takes 2-6 weeks, then automatic yearly renewal for as long as the employment continues. Weekly return to your Italian home is required to keep the status.
How do I apply for this position at Centiel?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Centiel's original listing at centiel.com, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
