Applications Engineer
QED Technologies International LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Rochester • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $63,000 - $105,000 per year
About the role
- Travel across the globe, performing polishing/metrology validation, acceptance testing and new operator training activities for new machine installations at customer sites.
- Support the Sales team by performing capability analyses – determining if/how our products can meet the requirements requested by our customers, either in the form of: Simulations of capability, culminating in a report or Actual proving out of capability through polishing and metrology demonstrations on customer provided optics.
- Support Sales meetings with customers, either remotely or in person, to provide technical information about our products.
- Provide software and process support to existing customer base via remote or on-site support activities.
- Drive product improvement by communicating “voice of the customer” feedback to Engineering, whether direct from a customer of from personal use of the equipment during Applications activities.
- Be involved with continuous improvement engineering project teams, especially those that are focused on improving components of our existing polishing and metrology products.
- Support trade show exhibitions including set-up, demonstration, and discussion with potential customers.
- Participate in technical meetings, conferences, seminars, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in field.
- Write papers and present poster/presentations related to new results and/or capabilities of QED’s technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or Master's degree (M.S.) in Optics, Physics or related field (or equivalent); or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in optical fabrication is helpful (generating, grinding, lapping, polishing, sub-aperture polishing, ion beam figuring, magnetorheological finishing, interferometry, other forms of optical testing of plano, spheres, aspheres).
- Experience in data analysis, experimental design, statistical analysis, and frequency analysis is critical.
- A working knowledge of mathematical analysis software and MS office (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.) is essential for this job.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, as frequent interaction with customers is a key responsibility.
- Travel – Approximately ~30-40% travel, domestically and/or internationally, is currently expected to perform the essential function of this position.
Benefits
- A Competitive Salary plus performance-based bonus
- A sense of belonging within a Global Organization and a way to connect to people around the world
- A chance for you to invest in your future with a 401k plan and employer match
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Insurance beginning on day 1
- Generous Paid Time Off & Parental Leave Program
- An Educational Training and Assistance program to continue to make you better
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
optical fabricationpolishingmetrologydata analysisexperimental designstatistical analysisfrequency analysismathematical analysisinterferometryoptical testing
Soft Skills
communicationcustomer interactiontechnical presentationteam collaborationcontinuous improvement