Field Application Engineer - South Windsor, CT area

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

This position will work out of our location in the South Windsor, Connecticut area.

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As one of the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environment of our fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and with over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

As a Field Application Engineer, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role at Carl Zeiss IQS. Show case your skills and experience with process enhancement at ZEISS. The Field Application Engineer (FAE) will assist our customers and our Zeiss Sales team with pre-post-sales application engineering activities such as product demonstrations, proof of concepts (POC) and sales support. Further post sales activities such as helping customer with understanding and applying our hardware and software systems. This support can be provided in a variety of ways, including additional product demonstration, custom support classes, telephone, and on-site support. This important consultative role specifically always requires professional conduct and customer orientation.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Plan, prepare and perform high quality customer demonstrations, both in-house and in the field as needed.
• Provide technical consultation to Field Sales personnel and our customers, network in matters relating to advanced applications and systems.
• Assist with Zeiss Calypso programming as needed.
• Facilitate the flow and accuracy of technical information to the Field Sales force.
• Maintain a focus on advanced applications and new Zeiss IM technology.
• Support the introduction of new products into the North American Market.
• Provide technical after-sales support for customers to help ensure successful use of our systems.
• Provide field support for all Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology CMM and O-Inspect systems:
  - Respond to all customer related software/applications support questions
  - Respond to any Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology department requiring software/applications
  support
  - Aid with software and system testing in support of product development
• Provide applications expertise for necessary project related activities:
  - Respond to customer request which typically includes analyzing inspection
  requirements
  - Estimate anticipated Gage R&R results
  - On-site support of quoted application items.
• Ability to understand and support IT related issues:
  - Windows Operating System knowledge
  - Networking
  - Database management

Do you qualify?

• A minimum associate's degree in engineering, computer science or other technical discipline is required.
• Strong preference for a bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science or other technical discipline.
• 1 or more years of hands-on experience with Zeiss Calypso software.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Must understand 3D mathematics and computer programming techniques in any of the modern scientific computer languages.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills and be comfortable presenting technical information to small or large audiences.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

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

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants 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).