Applications Engineer Level 1 , Buffalo Grove, IL 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 Buffalo Grove, Illinois 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!

Travel: This position will travel domestically up to 50%.

What's the role?

As an Applications Engineer Level 1, 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 Applications Engineer Level 1 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 requires professional conduct and customer orientation.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Provide technical consultation and support to customers and our Field Sales personnel, network in matters relating to advanced applications and systems.
• Assist with Zeiss Calypso programming as needed.
• Facilitate the flow and accuracy of technical information.
• Maintain a focus on advanced applications and new Zeiss IM technology.
• 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 four-year degree in Engineering, Math or other technical discipline is required.
• Ability to read engineering drawings for dimensional control requirements.
• Strong computer software 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.
• Zeiss Calypso Software experience is a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with an ability to create concise technical reports.
• Ability to reason and negotiate complex problems with customers.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to be a part of a high-performance, fast growing segment of ZEISS.

The annual pay range for this position is $59,000 - $73,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

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!

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).