Application Engineer

Manpower, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems & Test Engineering is seeking an Application Engineer to join the Systems Support organization in Austin. You will support post-delivery activities for complex, custom test systems and act as the voice of the customer to drive product improvements.

The role requires a strong problem-solving background, hardware and software know-how, and the ability to communicate clearly with customers and engineering teams. A DoD clearance or ability to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant industry experience, including customer-facing roles.
• DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong understanding of test engineering, electronics, and computer architectures, including experience with NI platforms (LabVIEW, PXI) and automated test software.
• Willingness to lift/pull up to 40 lbs. of test equipment and work in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support site acceptance testing, commissioning, training, and startup activities for complex, custom test systems.
• Act as the voice of the customer by communicating technical needs, issues, and insights to product and business teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide first-line technical support, coaching, and training to customer personnel, helping teams operate systems effectively.
• Own issues through resolution by troubleshooting, reproducing problems, documenting findings, and coordinating cross-functional support.
• Support on-site service, repair, and installation of company systems and products, and participate in customer installation and training programs as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer communication

Hardware & Software

LabVIEW

PXI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering/CS/IS/Systems/EE

Tools

LabVIEW (NI)

PXI

Automated test software

Job description

Our client, Systems & Test Engineering is seeking a Application Engineer to join their team. As a Application Engineer, you will be part of the Systems Support organization supporting customer-facing postdelivery support for complex, custom test systems. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise across hardware and software, and the ability to communicate clearly with customers and engineering teams, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Application Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Pay Range:$58.44

What's the Job?

• Support site acceptance testing, commissioning, training, and startup activities for complex, custom test systems.
• Act as the voice of the customer by communicating technical needs, issues, and insights to product and business teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide first-line technical support, coaching, and training to customer personnel, helping teams operate systems effectively.
• Own issues through resolution by troubleshooting, reproducing problems, documenting findings, and coordinating cross-functional support.
• Support on-site service, repair, and installation of company systems and products, and participate in customer installation and training programs as needed.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience, including customer-facing roles.
• DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong understanding of test engineering, electronics, and computer architectures, including experience with NI platforms (LabVIEW, PXI) and automated test software.
• Ability to lift/pull up to 40 lbs. of test equipment and willingness to work in fast-paced, customer-facing environments.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact by improving system uptime and helping customers maximize test system effectiveness.
• Hands-on role that blends troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to drive issues to closure.
• Clear pathway to contribute design-for-serviceability feedback during engineering project meetings.
• Structured onboarding and training period with a mix of on-site and remote collaboration.
• Engagement with real-world test & measurement challenges across hardware and software integration.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.