Applications Engineer

International travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM).
• Experience working within an engineering, scientific or technical environment.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques such as Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS).
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Desirable Experience
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Customer demonstrations and technical training.
• Materials science, semiconductor or life science applications.
• Sample preparation techniques for electron microscopy.
• Experience with third-party analytical systems, including EDS platforms.
• Master's degree desirable.
• Bachelor's degree considered alongside relevant industry experience.
• Practical electron microscopy experience may be considered in place of higher academic qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Geology or a related scientific discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) on ZEISS Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM).
• Ensure systems meet quality standards and customer expectations prior to shipment.
• Act as a technical expert for customers, sales teams and product management.
• Support customer demonstrations, sample validation activities and feasibility studies.
• Deliver customer training on microscopy systems where required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support the continuous improvement of acceptance testing processes and work instructions.
• Provide technical guidance and applications expertise across a range of customer projects.