Applications Specialist

Synerfac Technical Staffing; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing seeks an Applications Specialist for our Laser Technologies division in Storrs, CT. You will help customers solve complex scientific and industrial challenges by developing laser-based workflows, supporting applications, training users worldwide, and translating ideas into successful outcomes.

Responsibilities include partnering with customers to optimize laser-processing applications, designing experiments with laser systems, SEM, and FIB, troubleshooting, delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in a relevant science or engineering field.
• Hands-on laser processing experience and operation of SEM and/or FIB systems.
• Experience with ultrafast or femtosecond laser technologies is highly desirable.
• Ability to design experiments, troubleshoot equipment, and develop processes.
• Experience with advanced materials such as semiconductors, glass, ceramics, metals.
• Customer-facing activities including demonstrations and training.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 40–50%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to develop and optimize laser-processing applications.
• Design and perform experiments using laser systems, SEM, FIB, and imaging.
• Troubleshoot challenges and deliver reliable, repeatable workflows.
• Own customer application projects from concept to results.
• Capture data, document findings, and prepare technical reports.
• Plan demonstrations, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept projects.
• Collaborate with Sales to provide technical insights and support.
• Deliver training, installation support, and workflow transfer remotely and on-site.
• Travel globally to support projects and trainings.

Skills

Laser processing

SEM operation

FIB operation

Troubleshooting

Technical reporting

Customer-facing

Travel readiness

Education

Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related field

Tools

SEM

FIB

Laser systems

Optical imaging

Job description

Job Details

Scientific

Applications Specialist Storrs Mansfield,CT Job Description

Job ID#: 122152

Category: Scientific

Job Type: Permanent

Branch: Pittsburgh

Salary: $ 110000.00 - $ 120000.00

Phone: [phone]

We are seeking an Applications Specialist for our Laser Technologies division in Storrs, CT

Help customers solve complex scientific and industrial challenges using next-generation laser processing technology. In this role, you will develop laser-based workflows, support groundbreaking applications, train users around the world, and work directly with customers to transform ideas into successful outcomes.

Job Duties

• Partner with customers to develop and optimize laser-processing applications that meet specific research, manufacturing, and analytical objectives.
• Design and perform experiments using advanced laser systems, SEM, FIB, optical imaging, and related analytical technologies.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges, refine processing methods, and deliver reliable, repeatable workflows that achieve customer expectations.
• Own customer application projects from initial concept through final results, managing scope, priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Capture and analyze imaging and experimental data, document findings, and prepare clear technical reports with recommendations and conclusions.
• Plan and execute technical demonstrations, feasibility studies, and proof-of-concept projects that showcase the capabilities of Laser Technologies solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Sales teams by providing technical expertise, application insights, presentations, and customer support throughout the evaluation process.
• Deliver customer training, installation support, workflow transfer, and ongoing applications assistance through both remote and on-site engagement.
• Travel globally to support customer projects, demonstrations, installations, and technical training activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Hands-on experience with laser material processing and operation of SEM and/or FIB systems.
• Experience with ultrafast or femtosecond laser technologies is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to develop processes, design experiments, troubleshoot equipment, and solve complex technical challenges.
• Experience working with advanced materials such as semiconductors, glass, ceramics, metals, or similar materials.
• Customer-facing experience delivering demonstrations, training, application support, or technical troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 40-50%.