Application Engineer II, Division Portable Metrology

Summary

Applications Engineer – PRESTO (P3)

Location:

Austin, TX

Hybrid Position

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence business area

Portable Metrology division

Hexagon is the global leader in measurement technologies. From microns to Mars, we measure what matters for the future.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence empowers manufacturers to innovate faster and produce higher quality products through advanced metrology, automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing solutions. Our technologies drive precision, accuracy, and reliability across the world’s most vital industries.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to support the deployment, integration, and customer adoption of PRESTO, our fully automated robotic solution for 3D metrology and dimensional inspection.

At the P3 level, this role operates as a fully proficient technical expert responsible for leading customer deployments, solving complex automation challenges, and independently delivering high-impact field support across North America.

• Lead complex on-site and virtual demonstrations of PRESTO robotic metrology systems.
• Design and execute advanced Proof of Concepts aligned to customer production workflows.
• Act as the primary technical authority during opportunity development.
• Advise customers on automation strategy, ROI, and measurement validation approaches.
• Independently install, configure, validate, and optimize PRESTO robotic metrology cells.
• Develop and refine automated inspection routines for production environments.
• Integrate PRESTO with metrology software platforms including PC-DMIS and Poly Works.
• Lead system correlation studies, GR&R validation, and dimensional analysis.
• Deliver structured training programs for customer engineering and quality teams.
• Provide advanced on-site and remote technical support.
• Mentor junior Applications Engineers and share best practices.
• Provide structured feedback to Engineering and Product teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and documentation development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in metrology, robotics, automation, or industrial systems integration.
• Strong expertise in 3D measurement principles, GD&T, and CMM fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience with PC-DMIS, Poly Works, or comparable metrology platforms.
• Experience deploying automated inspection or robotic systems in production environments.
• Ability to travel up to 70% across North America.

• Experience with robotic programming or robotic cell integration.
• Advanced statistical analysis and reporting experience.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

This role requires frequent travel across North America with occasional global travel. Work is performed at customer manufacturing facilities and industrial production sites. Employees may occasionally lift equipment components up to 30 pounds. Personal protective equipment is required when working in industrial environments.

• Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision insurances
• Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k Plan with generous employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement