Field Application Engineer

ZEISS Group

Field Applications Engineer at ZEISS providing technical support and training for advanced applications and systems. Collaborating with sales teams and customer support to ensure successful implementation.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeWixom • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Requires a valid Driver's License.
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

Comp & perks

Medical
Vision
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

3D mathematicscomputer programmingStatistical Process Control (SPC)Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)technical trainingtechnical consultationsoftware testingapplications expertisecustomer demonstrationstechnical report writing

Soft Skills

verbal communicationself-motivatedindependent workproblem-solvingteachingtrainingpresentation skillsresearch skillsclear communicationcustomer service

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Physicsvalid Driver's License