Field Application Engineer

IQS, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

A global firm specializing in measurement technology is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to provide technical consultation and support for sales teams. This hybrid role is based in Bloomfield, CT, and requires travel throughout the USA and internationally. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of 3D mathematics and computer programming in modern scientific languages.
• Excellent verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to small or large groups.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation to sales teams and dealer network on advanced applications and systems.
• Ensure accurate technical information flows to the field sales force.
• Focus on advanced applications and introduction of new technologies.
• Deliver technical training programs to sales personnel.
• Plan and perform high-quality customer demonstrations.
• Provide after-sales technical support.
• Conduct customer training to supplement the Applications Engineering team.
• Support IT-related topics, including Windows OS and networking.
• Apply knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and GD&T.

Job description

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast‑paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

Field Applications Engineers assist our customers and our Zeiss sales team with pre‑sales activities such as product demonstration and sales support, as well as post‑sales activities such as helping customers with understanding and applying our hardware and software systems. This support is provided in a variety of ways, including product demonstration, formal and custom training classes, telephone and on‑site support, programming and measurement services. This important consultative role requires professional conduct and customer orientation at all times.

Location/Region

This position is located in Bloomfield, CT. Hybrid position with a ability and willingness to travel in the USA and internationally (35‑50%).

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Provide technical consultation to sales teams and the Industrial Metrology (IM) dealer network on advanced applications and systems
• Ensure accurate technical information flows to the field sales force
• Focus on advanced applications and the introduction of new ZEISS technologies into the North American market
• Deliver technical training programs to sales personnel and dealer partners
• Plan and perform high‑quality customer demonstrations, both in‑house and on‑site
• Provide after‑sales technical support to help customers successfully use ZEISS systems
• Conduct customer training to supplement the Applications Engineering team
• Support all Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology systems and respond to software/applications questions
• Assist with software and system testing for product development, including filing performance reports
• Offer applications expertise for project‑related activities, including preparing quotes, analyzing inspection requirements, and estimating Gage R&R results
• Implement quoted application items on‑site
• Support IT‑related topics, including Windows OS, networking, and database management
• Apply knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Do you qualify?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of 3D mathematics and computer programming in modern scientific languages
• Excellent verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to small or large groups
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently

Working Environment

• Ability to write clear, concise technical reports
• Capable of teaching and training during product demos or customer sessions, clearly showing how ZEISS solutions solve customer problems
• Strong problem‑solving skills; able to work from problem statement to solution independently
• Quick learner who can independently research and find solutions to customer measurement challenges

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team

Holly Greenwood‑Mosher, Maria Khalil

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