Application Scientist Test & Measurement

Physics World; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Instruments seeks an Application Scientist to join our marketing and sales team in Boston. You will apply technical expertise to solve challenges, contribute to our fast-growing company, and transition from an academic path into a dynamic, customer-facing role at the edge of technology.

You will provide expert application support to US customers, lead on-site demos and training, build strong relationships to support sales growth, and produce technical content for product documentation and

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with lab experience.
• Experience with dynamic signal measurement (lock-in, impedance spectroscopy, waveform generation).
• Proficient in Python for instrument control and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert application support to customers across the US working with Zurich Instruments’ T&M instruments (lock-in amplifiers, impedance analyzers, AWGs).
• Conduct onsite system integration, demos, and training at customer laboratories.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support sales growth and customer retention.
• Represent Zurich Instruments at trade shows, conferences, and academic events across the US.
• Collaborate with the global sales and product teams to relay customer feedback and application insights.
• Produce technical content including application notes, presentations, product documentation, and demo videos.
• Actively develop your commercial skills in a role that blends deep technical work with customer-facing impact.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer orientation

Independent / self-driven

Education

PhD or Master’s in Physics/EE or related

Tools

Python

Job description

Job Details

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and in control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are used in many challenging research fields by scientists all over the world and by leading high-tech companies worldwide. We help advance science and build the next generation of quantum computers.

As an Application Scientist, you will be part of our marketing and sales team in Boston. With the opportunity to apply your technical expertise to solve new technical challenges, you will be making a significant contribution to the success of our fast-growing company. This is a great chance to transition directly from an academic path into a role within a dynamic company environment that allows you to stay at the cutting edge of technology.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide expert application support to customers across the US working with ZI's T&M instruments (lock-in amplifiers, impedance analyzers, AWGs);
• Conduct onsite system integration, demos, and training at customer laboratories;
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support sales growth and customer retention;
• Represent Zurich Instruments at trade shows, conferences, and academic events across the US;
• Collaborate with the global sales and product teams to relay customer feedback and application insights;
• Produce technical content including application notes, presentations, product documentation, and demo videos;
• Actively develop your commercial skills in a role that blends deep technical work with customer-facing impact.

Your profile

• PhD or Master's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related experimental science with hands-on lab experience;
• Solid practical experience with dynamic signal measurement - familiarity with lock-in detection, impedance spectroscopy, or waveform generation is a strong plus;
• Comfortable with scientific programming, ideally Python, for instrument control and data analysis;
• Strong communicator who can explain complex technical concepts clearly to both academic and industrial audiences;
• Customer-oriented mindset with a genuine interest in building relationships and developing commercial skills;
• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working independently across a large territory.

We offer a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development forms the basis of our success. We thrive on cooperation and support distributed decision-making that allows everyone to take responsibility and generate substantial impact from the start and on many levels.

We provide a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick time in addition to US national holidays, and we support a healthy work-life balance.

Applicants need to be legally authorized to work in the USA.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.