Applications Scientist

PCS-I; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Opportunities for international travel

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge laboratories

Job summary

PCS-I in Cambridge, Massachusetts, seeks an Applications Scientist to leverage tribology expertise to drive commercial success. This role involves engaging directly with customers, demonstrating equipment, and shaping market opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering and experience in experimental research.

The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for international collaboration, and a supportive company culture. Join us in revolutionizing tribology solutions and building long-lasting relationships with leading partners.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hands-on experimental research.
• Experience presenting and demonstrating complex scientific equipment.
• Ability to analyse trends and make strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Execute applications strategy in the USA’s specialist tribology sector.
• Drive commercial growth and develop long-term partnerships.
• Demonstrate cutting-edge tribology equipment at customer sites.
• Influence product development with customer insights.

Skills

Hands-on experimental research

Scientific presentation

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Are you passionate about helping customers solve real-world tribology challenges and excited by the opportunity to grow markets, build relationships, and drive commercial success? Do you thrive at the intersection of technical understanding and business development, where yourexpertisehelps customers choose the right solutions and unlock new applications?

At PCS Instruments, we are expanding our presence across the USA—andwe’re looking for a proactive, commercially minded ApplicationsScientist to join our team.

This role is an opportunity to use your tribology and lubrication knowledge in a customer‑facing, market‑shaping capacity. You’ll engage directly with leading industrial and academic partners and,demonstratehow our equipment solves their challenges, and play a key role in accelerating our growth in the US market.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with customers, spotting commercial opportunities, shaping markets, and communicating complex ideas with clarity and impact, all while representing a global leader in tribology instrumentation.

Reporting To

Global Head of Commercial

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Execute our applications strategy in the USA’s specialist tribology sector.
• Drive commercial growth, developing relationships that lead to new long-term partnerships.
• Work side‑by‑side with world‑class engineers, scientists, and strategic customers, helping them 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 industrial and academic partners.
• Influence the future of our products, feeding customer insights and emerging market needs directly into new product development.
• Assist with the potential contract/consultancy work, translating customer requests into tests to be performed by the service engineer, helping with the interpretation of the measurements.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for someone who loves science, thrives on solving technical problems, and is energized by building meaningful customer relationships.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s or Doctorate in Engineering, ideally with postgraduate experience in lubrication science or tribology.
• A proven track record in hands‑on experimental research.
• Experience presenting and demonstrating complex scientific equipment.
• The ability to analyse trends, make strategic recommendations, and act decisively.
• Impeccable integrity.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in front of customers.
• A 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 organised and able to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication and networking skills.Excellent planning and organisational skills.

What We Can Offer

• 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.