Product Applications Engineer

As a Product Applications Engineer, based in Middlefield (CT), you will serve as a key technical expert supporting ZYGO's optical metrology solutions. In this highly collaborative and customer-facing role, you will work closely with Sales, Product Management, and Engineering teams to support pre- and post-sales activities, develop application solutions, and deliver exceptional customer outcomes., * Serve as a customer-facing technical expert for ZYGO's metrology instrumentation

• Support sales efforts through sample measurements, instrument demonstrations, and technical reporting

• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Innovation teams to drive application strategies, resolve technical issues, and enhance product capabilities

• Coordinate and support global rollout of application solutions, including training regional teams

• Deliver onsite and remote customer training; support technical events, tradeshows, and conferences

• Troubleshoot complex customer applications and provide tailored measurement solutions

• Evaluate product performance from a user perspective and provide actionable feedback

• Identify and develop new applications and use cases for ZYGO technology

• Create and maintain technical documentation including application notes, presentations, and training materials

Do you have experience in Technical engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * B.S. in Optics, Physics, Engineering, or related field

• 2+ years relevant experience

• Applications or Systems Engineering experience in a B2B equipment environment

• Customer-facing technical support experience (pre- and post-sales)

• Experience with metrology, precision instrumentation, or optical systems

• Strong problem-solving skills in complex or ambiguous environments

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts clearly

• Programming experience in Python or related languages

• Familiarity with CAD and/or optical modeling tools

• Willing to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, and where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

3.33.3 out of 5 stars Middlefield, CT 06455 $90,000 - $100,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Paid time off, We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience., Employee Type: Salaried Currency: USD Salary Minimum: 90,000 Salary Maximum: 100,000 Incentive: Yes

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety., AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion., AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.