Applications Engineer II

Job Overview

Applications Engineers serve as a trusted technical advisor, helping customers understand and maximize the use of ZEISS hardware and software systems. Support is delivered through structured and customized training sessions, remote and on‑site assistance, programming, and measurement services.

Position located in Maple Grove, MN. 30‑50% travel required. Must live in Minnesota and be commutable to Maple Grove. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

• Training Delivery and Curriculum Development
  • Deliver comprehensive training on ZEISS Industrial Metrology systems
  • 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
  • Address customer inquiries related to software and applications
  • Rapidly assess and prioritize customer issues based on urgency and impact
  • Support internal ZEISS teams with software and application expertise
  • Assist with software and system testing to support product development
  • Document and report software performance issues accurately
  • Deliver after‑sales technical support to ensure successful system use
  • Provide foundational IT support, including Windows operating systems, networking, connectivity, and database management
• Project‑Based Applications Expertise
  • Respond to customer requests for quotations, analyze requirements, and provide accurate time estimates for project completion
  • Prepare and maintain project data
  • Implement quoted application solutions through remote, classroom, or on‑site delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
• 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
• Valid driver’s license

Annual pay range: $71,000 – $88,000. Eligible for performance bonus or sales commissions. Pay may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, and complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance programs
• Vacation and sick pay

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship 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).