Applications Engineer X-Ray

Nikon Metrology; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikon Metrology in Leuven, Belgium is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer X‑Ray to provide technical guidance and inspection solutions across pre‑sales and service processes. You will work in a small team delivering inspection services, analysis, reports, and customer support, while driving demonstrations, benchmarking, and tailored solutions.

Key activities include collaboration with sales, developing inspection methodologies, and presenting findings to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in technical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in technical inspection, NDT, industrial CT or QA environments.
• Knowledge of metrology and CAD/simulation is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance during pre‑sales and inspection services.
• Deliver inspection services, analysis, reporting, and customer support.
• Lead demonstrations, benchmarking, training, and solution development.
• Collaborate with sales and service teams to plan activities and priorities.
• Develop tailored inspection methodologies to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare presentations and reports for customers and stakeholders.
• Support technical qualification for the sales team with deep expertise.
• Ensure best‑practice usage of equipment for customers.

Skills

Metrology knowledge

NDT experience

Industrial CT

CAD/simulation

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Independence

Driving license

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in technical engineering

Job description

If you're looking to join a company with a dynamic vision for the future, set your sights on a challenging career with Nikon Metrology. We develop a wide range of measurement systems for dimensional quality control deployed worldwide in automotive, aerospace, and other manufacturing industries.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Applications Engineer X-Ray based in Leuven, Belgium.

What is your role?

The Applications Engineer X-Ray is responsible to provide technical guidance and inspection solutions during both the pre-sales and inspection service processes, identifying and addressing customers’ technical requirements.

As part of a small team, the Application Engineer will be involved in all stages of the customer journey, with a primary focus on delivering inspection services, analysis, reporting, and customer support. The role also includes pre-sales activities such as demonstrations, benchmarking, training, solution development, and implementation while adhering to customer requirements.

The Application Engineer will work closely with the sales team and service colleagues to plan and prioritize activities at a team level.

What are your key areas of responsibility?

• Become a technical expert in the Nikon X-ray/CT product range, utilizing your knowledge to fulfill customer requirements.
• Discuss technical issues and solutions with new and existing customers in both pre-sales and contract inspection activities, meeting their technical requirements.
• Deliver inspection services including sample preparation guidance, scanning, analysis, interpretation of results, and reporting.
• Work independently to complete inspection projects, ensuring timely and professional delivery to customers.
• Present inspection findings, technical reports, and recommendations to customers when required.
• Drive the pre-sales process actively in collaboration with the sales team.
• Deliver customer demonstrations, benchmarks, training, and technical pre-sales support.
• Develop tailored inspection methodologies and technical solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Provide and relay technical information to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support the sales team for technical qualification with in-depth technical expertise and inspection application knowledge.
• Ensure best-practice usage of the equipment for internal and external customers.
• Manage projects through each phase, from initial customer engagement and inspection execution through to system buy-off where applicable.
• Understand market trends and identify business opportunities for both inspection services and capital equipment sales.
• Prepare presentations and present at conferences or webinars.
• Promote products, inspection services, and solutions at exhibitions and conferences.
• Deliver content for marketing actions, including inspection case studies and application notes.
• Complete administration for invoicing and recoveries.

What are your ancillary responsibilities?

• Working independently to initially address customer issues.
• Helping to develop innovative inspection techniques and tailor solutions to customer challenges.
• Coordinating repairs internally and liaising with other departments and customer support teams.
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of inspection service offerings, workflows, and reporting standards.
• Promoting products, inspection services, and solutions at exhibitions and conferences

What are your required qualifications and competencies?

• Bachelor or Master degree in technical engineering
• Experience in technical inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), industrial CT, or quality assurance environments.
• Knowledge and experience of metrology.
• Knowledge and experience of CAD/simulation.
• Practically competent (can use tools as well as a computer).
• Commercial awareness and ability to understand customer inspection and quality requirements.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand manufacturing and inspection challenges.
• Ability to analyse inspection results and communicate findings clearly to customers.
• Excellent presentation and report-writing skills.
• High sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Ability to work independently.
• Valid Driving License.
• Results-oriented and able to drive accountability
• Ability to balance quality requirements with business pragmatism
• Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills

Why Nikon Metrology?

At Nikon Metrology, our success is achieved by our employees. Clearly defined common goals, objectives, and priorities, create a foundation to work with pride and confidence. Our employees highly value the supportive and collaborative working environment and we share our passion for technology and innovation.

Interested?

Do you see yourself as our new Applications Engineer X-Ray?