Application Engineer

The Application Engineer serves as a key technical expert supporting internal teams and external customers across the materials testing product line. This role partners with Sales, Marketing, and customers to provide hands-on technical support, product demonstrations, application development, and training. The ideal candidate combines strong materialographic expertise with presentation skills, a structured problem-solving approach, and a passion for educating customers. Application Engineer Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and application support for materials testing equipment to internal and external customers.
• Prepare and evaluate customer samples and develop preparation procedures and best practices.
• Conduct product demonstrations in-house, on-site at customer facilities, at trade shows, and via virtual platforms such as WebEx.
• Deliver technical training programs for customers and internal teams.
• Develop and implement educational training materials and courses.
• Support Sales in technical discussions and opportunity conversion.
• Present technical content through webinars, conferences, workshops, and industry events.
• Assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean activities such as 5S.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with materialographic sample preparation and microscopy required.
• Experience with hardness testing and/or image analysis software preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO and ASTM standards, including ISO 17025, ASTM E10, E18, and E92/E384.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technical software applications.
• Strong presentation and product demonstration skills, both in person and virtually.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Structured, analytical, and collaborative problem-solving approach.
• Clean driving record and ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight travel.

Ohio$77,000/Year Direct Hire On-Site Apply Earn $250: Refer