Metrology Applications Engineer — Precision Optics

Metric Geo; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an Application Engineer – Metrology (Precision Optics & Automation) to act as a technical liaison between customers, sales, and engineering. You will support the full product lifecycle from demonstrations and configuration to installation and training, ensuring seamless integration of optical metrology with automated manufacturing processes.

You will lead technical discussions, develop tailored configurations, and travel to client sites as needed, applying data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Optical/Mech Eng or related field.
• 5+ years of applications engineering/metrology/precision optics experience.
• Hands-on familiarity with optical metrology systems, automation and data analytics.
• Strong communication, presentation and customer engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical expertise during customer consultations and sales discussions.
• Conduct customized product demonstrations and presentations.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed technical configurations and proposals.
• Oversee system installations, commissioning and user training worldwide.
• Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting to ensure performance and satisfaction.
• Capture customer insights for continuous product improvement.

Skills

Customer engagement

Communication

Presentation

Technical liaison

Education

Optical/Mech Eng degree

5+ years experience in applications engineering/metrology

Tools

Optical metrology systems

Automation

Data analysis

Documentation

Job description

Metric Geo is seeking an Application Engineer – Metrology (Precision Optics & Automation) to act as a technical liaison between customers, sales, and engineering. You will support the full product lifecycle from demonstrations and configuration to installation and training, ensuring seamless integration of optical metrology with automated manufacturing processes.

You will lead technical discussions, develop tailored configurations, and travel to client sites as needed, applying data-driven