Submarine fiber optic (fo) equipment specialist

We ARE looking for a Submarine Fiber Optic (FO) Equipment Specialist for one of our clients in the oil and gas equipment and services industry, to join them on a permanent/staff basis. The role focuses on expanding our clients presence in the submarine FO equipment market through technical expertise, sales support, and project leadership. Tasks & Responsibilities: Business Development: Leverage industry connections to develop the FO equipment supply business, engaging directly with end customers to secure opportunities. Technical Expertise: Apply in-depth knowledge of submarine FO cable installation processes to support project development and execution. Engineering Design: Independently create layouts and concepts for FO installation equipment using CAD software (Autodesk Inventor, Auto CAD; ANSYS proficiency is a plus). Market Insight: Utilize knowledge of the equipment supply market to provide price benchmarking and support strategic decisions. Technical Sales & Project Leadership: Initially act as a Technical Sales Specialist, supporting the sales team by developing concepts to win projects. Transition to leading project execution upon securing contracts. Requirements/Your Profile: Preferably holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Proven experience in submarine FO cable installation processes. Proficiency in CAD software (Auto CAD, Autodesk Inventor; ANSYS experience is a plus). Familiarity with the equipment supply market. Ability to work autonomously and drive business growth in a new market segment. Location: Italy / or / England UKContract type: Permanent/Staff Work days/hours: 5 days a week (8 hours per day)Start: ASAP (in consultation with the client)