Applications Scientist

PCS Instruments Ltd; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

International travel

Cutting-edge laboratories

Professional development

Job summary

PCS Instruments Ltd. seeks a proactive Applications Scientist to support customers in solving tribology challenges and to grow the US market. You will leverage your lubrication and tribology expertise to engage industry and academia, demonstrate PCS solutions, and drive commercial success.

The role involves executing the applications strategy in the U.S., building long-term partnerships, and collaborating with engineers and strategic customers to unlock new applications for PCS test instruments.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering, preferably with specialization in lubrication or tribology.
• Proven hands-on experimental research experience.
• Experience presenting and demonstrating complex scientific equipment.

Responsibilities

• Execute the applications strategy in the U.S. tribology sector.
• Drive commercial growth through long‑term partnerships.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and customers to unlock new applications for PCS instruments.
• Experiment, test, troubleshoot, and innovate with customers.
• Demonstrate cutting-edge tribology equipment at the Massachusetts laboratory and at customer sites.
• Represent PCS Instruments at major industry events and conferences.
• Influence product development by feeding customer insights into new market needs.
• Assist in potential contract/consultancy work and support interpretation of measurements.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering

Job description

Applications Scientist

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Reporting to: Global Head of Commercial.

Position Overview

We seek a proactive, commercially minded Applications Scientist to help customers solve tribology challenges and grow our US market presence. You will use your expertise in tribology and lubrication to engage leading industrial and academic partners, demonstrating PCS Instruments' solutions, shaping markets, and driving commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the applications strategy in the specialist tribology sector in the U.S.
• Drive commercial growth through relationships that lead to new long‑term partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with world‑class engineers, scientists, and strategic customers to unlock new applications for PCS test instruments.
• Experiment, test, troubleshoot, and innovate, both independently and with customers.
• Demonstrate cutting‑edge tribology equipment at our Massachusetts laboratory and at customer sites.
• Represent PCS Instruments at major industry events and conferences, engaging with influential partners.
• Influence product future by feeding customer insights and emerging market needs into new product development.
• Assist in potential contract/consultancy work, translating customer requests into tests for the service engineer and supporting interpretation of measurements.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering, ideally with postgraduate experience in lubrication science or tribology.
• Proven track record in hands‑on experimental research.
• Experience presenting and demonstrating complex scientific equipment.
• Ability to analyze trends, make strategic recommendations, and act decisively.
• Impeccable integrity.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in front of customers.
• Proactive, resilient, team‑oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Natural team player who builds confidence and cooperative relationships.
• Strong personal integrity and corporate compliance.
• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented.
• Well organized and able to prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus.
• Opportunities for international collaboration and travel.
• Access to cutting‑edge tribology laboratories and equipment.
• Professional development and conference attendance.
• Supportive, innovative, and science‑driven company culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.