Applications Engineer

Productivity Quality, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Productivity Quality, Inc. seeks an Applications Engineer to support customers in metrology, product demonstrations, and performance solutions.

You will build programs that meet customer objectives, provide hands-on technical support, and deliver training to maximize product value. The role partners with sales, engineering, and marketing to deliver technical solutions and expertise to customers, with a focus on manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or similar environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to small groups.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Creative, analytical, and self‑motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to travel up to 70%, domestic.
• Ability to meet qualifications to work with ITAR designated data.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs and applications that meet customer specifications and objectives.
• Provide technical support to customers, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Confirm programs and applications work properly after maintenance and testing.
• Conduct product demonstrations that showcase technical features and processes.
• Prepare operating instructions and lead training programs tailored to customer needs.
• Communicate product benefits for complex applications to customers and prospects.
• Partner with the sales team to recommend the right products for customer applications.
• Collaborate with engineering and marketing on product development projects.
• Maintain positive, ongoing customer relationships.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Independent work

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and technically capable Applications Engineer to support our customers across metrology, product demonstrations, and performance solutions. This role is responsible for building programs that meet customer objectives, providing hands‑on technical support, and delivering training that helps customers get the most out of our products.

The Applications Engineer partners closely with sales, engineering, and marketing teams to deliver technical solutions and product expertise to prospective and existing customers.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical problem solving, customer relationships, and hands‑on training within a manufacturing and industrial environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop programs and applications that meet customer specifications and objectives
• Provide technical support to customers, including troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Confirm programs and applications work properly after maintenance and testing
• Conduct product demonstrations that showcase technical features and processes
• Prepare operating instructions and lead training programs tailored to customer needs
• Communicate product benefits for complex applications to customers and prospects
• Partner with the sales team to recommend the right products for customer applications
• Collaborate with engineering and marketing on product development projects
• Maintain positive, ongoing customer relationships

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a similar environment preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting to small groups
• Proficient with MS Office
• Creative, analytical, and self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel up to 70%, domestic
• Ability to meet qualifications required to work with ITAR designated data

We welcome candidates with experience in

• Metrology or precision measurement
• Manufacturing or quality engineering
• Technical training or customer facing support roles

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a highly technical, customer facing role
• Direct impact on customer success and business growth
• Collaborative team environment across sales, engineering, and marketing
• Growth opportunity within a specialized technical field
• A company that puts people at the center of how we grow