Applications Engineer Level 2

Applications Engineers serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers understand and maximize the use of ZEISS hardware and software systems. Support will be delivered through a variety of channels, including structured and customized training sessions, remote and on-site assistance, programming, and measurement services. This consultative role requires a high level of professionalism, technical expertise, and a customer-centric approach to ensure client success and satisfaction.

Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do:

Training Delivery and Curriculum Development

Deliver comprehensive training on ZEISS Industrial Metrology systems, including:

Standard in-house training sessions

On-site training programs

Customized, client-specific training courses

Collaborate with internal teams to develop and maintain an effective and up-to-date training curriculum. Technical Support

Provide remote and on-site technical support for ZEISS Industrial Metrology systems, including:

Addressing customer inquiries related to software and applications.

Rapidly assessing and prioritizing customer issues based on urgency and impact.

Supporting internal ZEISS teams with software and application expertise.

Assisting with software and system testing to support product development.

Documenting and reporting software performance issues accurately.

Delivering after-sales technical support to ensure successful system

Provide foundational support for IT-related issues, including:

Windows operating systems

Networking and connectivity

Database management Project-Based Applications Expertise

Support project-related activities by:

Responding to customer requests for quotations, including analyzing requirements and providing accurate time estimates for project completion.

Preparing and maintaining project data.

Implementing quoted application solutions through remote, classroom, or on-site delivery.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field is required.

Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings for dimensional control requirements.

Proficiency in 3D mathematics and experience with programming in modern scientific computing languages.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both small and large audiences.

Proven ability to identify, articulate, and resolve technical challenges, including creating concise technical reports.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Experience in training or teaching, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts and demonstrate product benefits.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently to develop solutions for customer challenges.

Self-motivated learner with the ability to independently acquire knowledge to address customer needs.

Familiarity with tools such as Articulate, Captivate, InDesign, and Premiere is a plus.

Requires a valid Driver’s License.

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 180 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!