Application Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Field Application Engineer in Austin, Texas, to provide technical support and guidance, acting as a liaison between the company and its customers. Responsible for understanding customer needs and translating these into technical requirements, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded systems. A competitive salary range of $130,000 to $165,000 is offered, along with a commitment to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Systems Engineering or equivalent embedded Field Application experience.
• Demonstrable practical experience in the Embedded Systems industry.
• Some experience with C/C++ programming language.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical liaison between customers and the company.
• Responsible for understanding customer needs and translating them into technical requirements.
• Provide training, documentation, and after-sales support to the customer.

Skills

HW/SW problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of analog and RF circuits

C/C++ programming language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

VxWorks

Linux

Outlook applications

Job description

Job Summary

As a Field Application Engineer, you will act as a technical liaison between Abaco and its customers, providing technical support and guidance to ensure successful integration of products and solutions, often working on-site and collaborating with sales and engineering teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for understanding the customer’s needs, specifications, and expectations, and translating them into technical requirements for the developer.
• Work through all phases of customer interaction including customer analysis, design implementation and product manufacturing including long‑term technical support.
• Assist in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs and preparing detailed product specifications.
• Be a resource to sales and customer service to ensure customers are ordering the most appropriate products.
• Involved in the testing, installation, and troubleshooting of the products or systems, and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Provide training, documentation, and after‑sales support to the customer to further enhance user experience with the Abaco products.
• Contribute to business intelligence – gather field information about market trends and competitive offerings; provide feedback to marketing on programs and products.
• Act as a bridge between customers and R&D, making recommendations to the engineering team to satisfy requests and develop solutions.
• Generate ideas for software products that innovate and fill gaps in the current markets in which we operate.
• Ensure that customer (and supplier) relationships are well managed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years (with 5+ desirable) of experience in Systems Engineering/Hardware and Software Integration or equivalent embedded Field Application experience.
• Demonstrable practical experience in the Embedded Systems industry.
• Familiarity with VxWorks, Linux, and other leading Real‑Time Operating System software.
• Some experience with C/C++ programming language.

Qualifications

• Excellent HW/SW problem‑solving skills and ability to define and articulate customer requirements.
• Adequate understanding of the analog and RF circuits and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of the sales process.
• Strong technical/practical background desired in the Embedded systems industry, spanning open architecture computer platforms, including but not limited to SOSA, MOSA, VME, VPX, CPCI, PCIe, Networking, Graphics, Signal Processing, FPGA, PowerPC and Intel architectures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal/external customers. Ability to effectively present technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficient in Outlook applications (Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable in CRM navigation and reporting.
• Team player, self‑starter, highly motivated individual.
• Highly organized and able to multitask; coupled with strong analytical ability and attention to detail will be instrumental to success.
• Willing / Able to travel as needed.

Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export controlled information and/or information that has been designated as classified information. This information may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents or those with proper clearances.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $130,000

Salary Maximum: $165,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].