Applications Engineer III

Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k matching

Employee assistance program

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Cerl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC is seeking an Applications Engineer in Wixom, MI to support customers with metrology solutions, demos, and post‑sales service. You will advise on CMM programs and 3D scanning tools, contributing to successful technology implementations.

The role requires deep experience with ZEISS CALYPSO/INSPECT, GD&T, and data analysis, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills to tailor solutions for automotive applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive metrology preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of CMM programming with ZEISS CALYPSO and ZEISS INSPECT.
• Proficiency with GD&T and reading engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Pre- and Post-Sales Support: conduct product demonstrations and POC to showcase ZEISS solutions, provide technical consultation to customers and sales teams.
• Customer-Focused Problem Solving: create concise technical reports and troubleshoot IT-related issues, maintaining a professional consultative approach.

Skills

CMM programming

Gage R&R

CALYPSO

INSPECT

X-Ray/CT

Structured Light Scanning

GD&T

Data analysis

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Physics

Tools

ZEISS CALYPSO

ZEISS INSPECT

ATOS

Job description

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 180 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

We are seeking an Applications Engineer / CMM / 3D Scanning / CT X-Ray / Programmer to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our customers and sales teams by providing technical expertise, conducting product demonstrations, and delivering post-sales support. This is a dynamic, customer-facing role that requires strong problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and a passion for precision engineering.

Location & Travel: This role is based in Wixom, MI, and requires domestic travel of up to 50%.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Pre- and Post-Sales Support: Conduct product demonstrations and Proof of Concepts (POC) to showcase ZEISS solutions. Provide technical consultation to customers and sales teams on advanced applications and systems. Address customer inquiries and assist with understanding and applying ZEISS hardware, software, applications, and system integration. Conduct customer facing training courses on ZEISS software use and metrology related disciplines.
• Customer-Focused Problem Solving: Create concise technical reports and provide solutions to complex customer challenges. Troubleshoot IT-related issues, including Windows operating systems, networking, and database management. Maintain a professional, consultative approach to customer interactions.

Do you qualify?

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related technical field (or equivalent industry experience).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the automotive industry is preferred or equivalent professional experience with metrology products.
• Strong knowledge of CMM programming and ZEISS CALYPSO and ZEISS INSPECT software and Gage R&R experience (preferred).
• Strong knowledge with X-Ray/CT or Structured Light Scanning (ATOS) and experience working with STL/Mesh based files
• Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and the ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience in metrology or inspection within the manufacturing industry.
• Advanced computer skills, including familiarity with data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Requires a valid Driver's License.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical Vision Dental 401k Matching Employee Assistance Programs Vacation and sick pay The list goes on!

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to interpret, amend, or otherwise modify, in whole or in part, any job description at any time, at its sole discretion.

Keywords: CMM, Metrology, software, hardware, #lovetravel, GD&T.

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS.

We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age sexual orientation or identity.