Bachelor's degree in mechanical or optical engineering or similar field; plus 3+ years of field experience or equivalent professional experience
Experience traveling for work
Permanent resident or U.S. citizen due to I.T.A.R regulations
Proximity to Ametek Precitech in Keene, NH is required
Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and evaluate outputs critically
Responsibilities
Become a technical expert in optical and mechanical metrology systems
Outreach to identify new business opportunities
Develop technical solutions tailored to customer needs
Conduct measurements to demonstrate system capability
Provide thorough system training for customers
Understand customer demands and deliver effective support
Communicate findings and insights through webinars and publications
Benefits
Standard Ametek benefits plan
Company car provided
Smartphone included
Laptop provided
Additional performance-based bonus structure
Full Job Description
We are looking for an applications engineer to work independently, becoming a technical expert in our optical and mechanical metrology systems. They will be challenged to outreach for new opportunities, create technical solutions and expand our business. They will be responsible for proving system capability with sample measurements and live demonstrations, conducting system training, understanding customers' demands and providing customer support, and communicating through webinars and publications. They must be willing to travel to customer sites in North America up to 70%.
ESSENTIAL & DESIRABLE SKILLS:
Skills & Experience:
Manufacturing experience (desirable, not required)
Comprehensive knowledge in aerospace, bearings, and optic applications.
Knowledge and understanding of common aerospace, bearings, and optic designs.
Experience and knowledge of current aerospace, bearings, and optics manufacturing methods.
Basic knowledge of metrology methods.
Strong technical aptitude including:
Strong competency in mathematics.
Ability to implement technical projects.
Competency of physics first principles (especially mechanics and photonics)
PC Skills:
Ability to diagnose software and general PC issues.
Ability to self-learn simple programming.
Understanding of fundamental programming concepts.
Microsoft Office suite
Strong communication skills
Experience giving technical presentations.
Ability to explain complex topics in clear language.
Ability to communicate with different audiences, e.g., technicians, engineers, owners, or researchers, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements:
Bachelor's or greater degree in mechanical engineering, optical engineering, or related & 3+ years of field experience. Or equivalent professional experience.
Must have experience in traveling for work.
Permanent residents and U.S. Citizens only (company under I.T.A.R regulations). Not able to consider OPT students/graduates.
Must work from Ametek Precitech in Keene, NH and live within commuting distance.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs
BENEFITS:
Salary = Fix Salary + bonus
Standard Ametek benefits plan plus company car / smartphone / laptop
Compensation
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 95,000
Salary Maximum: 120,000
Incentive: Yes
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
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