Applications Engineer (USA)

AMETEK, Inc.; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Smartphone

Laptop

Standard benefits plan

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Keene, NH seeks an applications engineer to work independently as a technical expert in optical and mechanical metrology systems. You will travel up to 70% across North America to demonstrate capabilities and gather expectations.

You will create technical solutions, run live demonstrations, train customers, and support them through webinars and writings. A background in aerospace/optics, strong math, and ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or optical engineering or related field with 3+ years of field experience.
• Must travel for work; 70% travel to customer sites in North America.
• U.S. permanent resident or citizen; OPT not considered.
• Must work from Ametek Precitech in Keene, NH within commuting distance.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Outreach for new opportunities and expand business in target markets.
• Prove system capability with sample measurements and live demonstrations.
• Conduct system training and provide customer support.
• Communicate through webinars and publications.
• Travel to customer sites across North America up to 70%.

Skills

Aerospace applications

Bearings expertise

Optical engineering

Metrology methods

Mathematics

Physics principles

Project implementation

AI tooling usage

Programming basics

PC troubleshooting

Presentation skills

Clear communication

Audience communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in optical engineering

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

AI tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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We are looking for an applications engineer to work independently, becoming a technical expert in our optical and mechanical metrology systems. They will be challenged to outreach for new opportunities, create technical solutions and expand our business. They will be responsible for proving system capability with sample measurements and live demonstrations, conducting system training, understanding customers' demands and providing customer support, and communicating through webinars and publications. They must be willing to travel to customer sites in North America up to 70%.

ESSENTIAL & DESIRABLE SKILLS:

Skills & Experience:

• Manufacturing experience (desirable, not required)
  • Comprehensive knowledge in aerospace, bearings, and optic applications.
  • Knowledge and understanding of common aerospace, bearings, and optic designs.
  • Experience and knowledge of current aerospace, bearings, and optics manufacturing methods.
  • Basic knowledge of metrology methods.
• Strong technical aptitude including:
  • Strong competency in mathematics.
  • Ability to implement technical projects.
  • Competency of physics first principles (especially mechanics and photonics)
• PC Skills:
  • Ability to diagnose software and general PC issues.
  • Ability to self-learn simple programming.
  • Understanding of fundamental programming concepts.
  • Microsoft Office suite
• Experience giving technical presentations.
• Ability to explain complex topics in clear language.
• Ability to communicate with different audiences, e.g., technicians, engineers, owners, or researchers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or greater degree in mechanical engineering, optical engineering, or related & 3+ years of field experience. Or equivalent professional experience.
• Must have experience in traveling for work.
• Permanent residents and U.S. Citizens only (company under I.T.A.R regulations). Not able to consider OPT students/graduates.
• Must work from Ametek Precitech in Keene, NH and live within commuting distance.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs

BENEFITS:

• Salary = Fix Salary + bonus
• Standard Ametek benefits plan plus company car / smartphone / laptop

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 95,000

Salary Maximum: 120,000

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, pleaseclick here .

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].