Field Application Engineer

About Us: We have been in business for over 177 years. As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever‑changing environments in a fast‑paced world, meeting it with cutting‑edge 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! What’s the role? Field Applications Engineers assist our customers and our Zeiss sales team with pre‑sales activities such as product demonstration and sales support, as well as post‑sales activities such as helping customers with understanding and applying our hardware and software systems. This support is provided in a variety of ways, including product demonstration, formal and custom training classes, telephone and on‑site support, programming and measurement services. This important consultative role requires professional conduct and customer orientation at all times. Location/Region: This position is located in Bloomfield, CT. Hybrid position with ability and willingness to travel in the USA and internationally (35-50%). Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do: 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) Do you qualify? 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 Working Environment: 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 We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS! Medical Vision Dental 401k Matching Employee Assistance Programs Vacation and sick pay The list goes on! Your ZEISS Recruiting Team: Holly Greenwood‑Mosher, Maria Khalil Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). #J-18808-Ljbffr