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# Product Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Ametek
- **Location:** Middlefield, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Application Notes, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Visual Systems
- **Published:** August 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59392775-product-applications-engineer

## About the Role

* 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!

## Description

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


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