Field Application Engineer

ZEISS Group

. Assist customers and ZEISS sales teams with pre-sales activities including product demonstrations and sales support .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing technical consultation, product demonstrations, and training for advanced applications and systems. Proficient in engineering principles, programming techniques, and statistical process control to support customer needs and product implementation.

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Technical ConsultationProduct DemonstrationsTraining Program Development3D Mathematics UnderstandingStatistical Process Control (SPC)

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeComputer Programming TechniquesTechnical Report WritingGeometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)Measurement ServicesSoftware Performance ReportingApplications ExpertiseProblem-Solving SkillsInspection Requirements AnalysisGage R&R Estimation

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationSelf-StarterTeam PlayerIndependent LearningPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Windows Operating SystemSoftware/Application SupportIT-Related Issue Support

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Pre-Sales ActivitiesPost-Sales SupportCustomer TrainingField Sales SupportNorth American Market Introduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist customers and ZEISS sales teams with pre-sales activities including product demonstrations and sales support
Support post-sales activities, including helping customers understand and apply hardware and software systems
Provide product demonstrations, formal and custom training classes, telephone and on-site support, programming, and measurement services
Provide technical consultation to field sales personnel and the HandsOnMetrology dealer network on advanced applications and systems
Facilitate accurate technical information flow to the field sales force
Maintain focus on advanced applications and new ZEISS technology
Support introduction of new products into the North American market
Provide technical training programs to field sales personnel and the HandsOnMetrology dealer network
Plan, prepare, and perform customer demonstrations in-house and in the field
Provide technical after-sales support and customer training
Respond to customer and department software/applications support questions
Aid with software and system testing for product development
File accurate software performance reports
Provide applications expertise for project-related activities
Respond to quotation requests by analyzing inspection requirements and quoting part programming costs
Estimate anticipated Gage R&R results
Perform on-site implementation of quoted application items
Support IT-related issues
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

A four-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics is required; equivalent work-related experience may be considered
2-3 years of professional work experience
Able to read and understand engineering drawings
Understanding of 3D mathematics and computer programming techniques in any of the modern scientific computer languages
Excellent verbal communication skills and comfortable presenting technical information to small or large audiences
Self-starter, comfortable working independently
Ability to write clear and concise technical reports
Ability to perform in a Teacher/Trainer related capacity during product demonstrations or customer training classes
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently from problem statement to solution
Ability to learn independently to find solutions to potential customer measurement problems
Willing to travel approximately 50% of the time
Must be a team player across the organization
Ability to lift 50lbs from floor to table height
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to understand and support IT-related issues
Windows Operating System knowledge
Ability to understand Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts
Ability to understand Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Vision
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick pay
Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in office and 2 days remote when not traveling