Field Application Engineer

KEYENCE; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-Class Training

Medical/Dental/Vision + 401K

4 weeks PTO first year

Promote-from-within

Job summary

KEYENCE is seeking a Field Application Engineer to join our team. This field-based role involves solving technical challenges for American manufacturing, with most time spent on-site with customers and sales teams.

The position may be named Application Engineer, Vision Consulting Engineer, or Integration Support Engineer depending on product line. You'll travel 60–100% across the region, receive world-class training, and enjoy a base salary plus a quarterly bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or 4+ years military experience with an Associate's).
• Willingness to travel 60–100% to customer sites.
• Ability to lift and transport demo equipment (up to 85 lbs).
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex customer challenges through configurations of our products.
• Install and program products using hand tools or programming languages.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support, training, and troubleshooting.
• Travel extensively across the region to deliver hands-on solutions.
• Conduct product testing and create detailed reports to aid sales.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Valid driver's license

Ability to lift equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree (or Associate's + 4+ years military experience)

Job description

Join KEYENCE as a Field Application Engineer

Training Classes Begin January or July 2027
Irvine | Los Angeles | Cleveland | San Francisco | Austin | Jacksonville | Atlanta | Entry-Level | Full-Time

Are you ready to launch your career with one of the world's most innovative companies? KEYENCE is looking for driven, adaptable engineers to join ourField Application Engineer Team. Whether you're a recent graduate or early in your career, this is your opportunity to grow with a global leader in automation and technology.

What You'll Do

As aField Application Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges and shaping the future of American manufacturing. This is a field-based position with most of your time on-site with customers and sales teams. The title for this role may be called Application Engineer, Vision Consulting Engineer, or Integration Support Engineer depending on the product line you may be hired for.

• Solve complex customer challenges through creative configurations of our technical products
• Install and program our products using hand tools or programming languages.
• Provide on-call, on-site and remote technical support, training, and troubleshooting
• Travel extensively (60-100%) across your assigned region - by car or plane to deliver hands-on solutions
• Conduct product testing and create detailed proposal reports to aid our sales team.
• Work in dynamic environments - manufacturing floors, labs, and more with occasional lifting (up to 60 lbs.) and off-hours support

Location Flexibility

Choose up totwo preferred office locationswhen you apply - we'll do our best to place you where you want to be. You'll work within a regional territory, not nationwide.

What We Offer

• Base Salary:$53,940 - $80,760 (based on location)
• Performance Bonus Target:$24,000 annually (performance-based), paid quarterly
• World-Class Training:Paid, hands-on training and on-the-job mentorship
• Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, ~4 weeks PTO in first full year
• Career Growth:Promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree (or Associate's and 4+ years military experience)
• Strong work ethic and a passion for solving challenging problems
• Flexibility to adapt your schedule and support customers and salespeople
• Willingness to travel (60-100%), including overnight
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
• Ability to lift and transport demo equipment (35-85 lbs.) into customer sites

Why KEYENCE?

• Recognized by Forbes as one of theWorld's Most Innovative Companies
• A global leader in factory automation and quality assurance solutions
• Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years
• A culture that invests in your success from day one

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.