Application Scientist, Test & Measurement for Customers

Zurich Instruments; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Instruments is seeking an Application Scientist to join our marketing and sales team in Boston. You will apply your technical expertise to solve new challenges and contribute to the success of our fast-growing company, transitioning from academia into a dynamic, cutting-edge environment.

Your work will include on-site system integration, demos, training at customer laboratories, building relationships to support sales, and producing technical content such as application notes and product

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Lab experience

Dynamic signal measurement

Strong communication

Customer-oriented

Independent work

Education

Master's or PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering or related experimental science

Tools

Python

Job description

Zurich Instruments is seeking an Application Scientist to join our marketing and sales team in Boston. You will apply your technical expertise to solve new challenges and contribute to the success of our fast-growing company, transitioning from academia into a dynamic, cutting-edge environment.

Your work will include on-site system integration, demos, training at customer laboratories, building relationships to support sales, and producing technical content such as application notes and product