Applications Engineer

Location/Region: This position is located in Wixom, MI
. Hybrid position with ability and willingness to travel in the USA and internationally (35-50%).

Consult, primarily at customer location, to ensure the successful implementation and on‑going use of ZEISS 3D Scanning and CT/Xray solutions. While doing so, the Application Engineer will:

• Develop customer specific training requirements including on‑site workshops, on‑location training, classroom training based on understanding customer needs to ensure the installed solution is successful.
• Interface with customers engineering, quality and manufacturing team members and shop floor personnel to confirm scope of work and make decisions regarding onsite scope changes and adjust deliverables.
• Be the single point contact for collecting and consulting on relevant CAD data provided by the customer.
• Utilize ZEISS solutions to support customers’ automated scanning and inspection of parts and assemblies.
• Consult with customer to create standard operating procedures based on experience to increase other team members knowledge and skills.
• Create basic and advanced inspection layouts with reports based on customer requirements.
• Robot cell programming utilizing ZEISS Inspect Pro software.
• Provide customer confidence through accurate and timely deliverables.
• Onsite support, oversight and consultations at customer installations typically consist of 1‑to‑2‑week engagements to assure successful rollouts and customer satisfaction.
• Onsite troubleshoot issues and take or recommend corrective actions or provide appropriate technical information to ZEISS support teams for next step actions.

• A four‑year degree in Engineering, Math or Physics. Alternatively, 2 years of experience in the Metrology industry.
• Ability to read engineering drawings for dimensional control requirements.
• Ability to operate all types of ZEISS measuring machines including programming using ZEISS application software; setup and staging of parts; accuracy and repeatability verification; etc.
• Strong computer skills and affinity for computer aided data analysis products.
• Must have strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to learn independently to find solutions to potential customer’s problems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with an ability to create concise technical reports.
• Ability to reason and negotiate complex problems with customers.
• Understanding of manufacturing, product development and quality control.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks under high pressure and tight timelines as needed.
• Proficient at Microsoft 365 and related software packages.

• Meet required qualifications to work with ITAR designated data.
• Ability to lift 50lbs from floor to table height.
• Ability to work flexible hours (nights and weekends).
• Must be a team player across the organization.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Holly Greenwood‑Mosher

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, 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).