Applications Engineer (USA)

AMETEK; 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 Precitech in Keene, NH, seeks an applications engineer to become a technical expert in optical and mechanical metrology systems. You will independently prove system capability with samples and live demos, and train customers while supporting them through webinars and publications.

The role requires up to 70% travel across North America, strong communication to explain complex topics to technicians, engineers, and researchers, and a drive to leverage AI tools to boost productivity and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or higher in mechanical or optical engineering or related field with 3+ years field experience.
• Willingness to travel for work and work from AMETEK Precitech in Keene, NH.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required under ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Become a technical expert for optical and mechanical metrology systems and expand business through outreach.
• Prove system capability with sample measurements and live demonstrations; conduct system training for customers.
• Support customers through webinars and publications; provide timely technical support.
• Travel to customer sites in North America up to 70% to support sales and applications.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Aerospace knowledge

Bearings and optic applications

Metrology basics

Mathematics

Physics principles

Programming concepts

Microsoft Office

Technical presentations

Communication with diverse audiences

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in optical engineering

3+ years field experience

Tools

AI tools

Programming basics

Office software

Job description

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
• Strong communication skills
  • 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.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion. 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.

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].