Field Application Engineer - Entry Level (January or July 2027) - On-site

Usi Insurance; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 53,940 - 80,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World‑class training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

PTO

Job summary

KEYENCE is hiring an Entry-Level Field Application Engineer to start January or July 2027. You will join a global leader in automation with regional offices across the U.S. The role blends hands-on technical work with customer-facing responsibilities in field environments.

You’ll receive world-class training, a competitive base salary, a $24k annual bonus target, and comprehensive benefits. Travel 60–100% within your region is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s) and 4+ years military experience.
• Willingness to travel 60-100%, including overnight.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex customer challenges with configurable products.
• Install and program products using hand tools or programming languages.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support, training, and troubleshooting.
• Travel extensively (60-100%) across your region to deliver hands-on solutions.
• Create detailed proposal reports to aid the sales team.
• Work in manufacturing floors, labs, and similar environments with occasional lifting.

Skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's or Associate’s + 4+ years military

Job description

Field Application Engineer - Entry Level (January or July 2027)

Join KEYENCE as a Field Application Engineer

Training Classes Begins January or July 2027
Multiple U.S. Locations | 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.

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

Why KEYENCE?

• Recognized by Forbes as one ofWorld’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

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start your journey with KEYENCE in January or July 2027!

KEYENCE is an at‑will, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Responsibilities

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 calledApplication Engineer, Vision Consulting Engineer, or Integration Support Engineerdepending 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

Qualifications

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

How to Apply

This career opportunity and direct referral is intended for Evans Scholars.

Please submit an application through Keyence's online application and reference your affiliation with the Evans Scholars Foundation. Once you apply, click HERE to notify Nick Gasbarro (Talent Acquisition at Keyence). Include your resume, interest in the position and preferred locaitons. To provide additional support, Dan Puglisi (Senior Director, Career Services) is copied on the outreach.