Applications Engineer

Productivity Quality Inc is seeking an Applications Engineer to support customers with metrology-focused solutions, hands-on product demonstrations, and performance applications. In this onsite role in Milwaukee, you will build and validate programs, provide technical troubleshooting, and help customers successfully apply complex products through tailored training and documentation.

You will collaborate closely with sales, engineering, and marketing to translate customer specifications into working technical solutions, while maintaining positive, ongoing customer relationships. The position also includes travel to support customer needs and engagements.

What you’ll do

• Develop programs and applications aligned to customer specifications and objectives
• Deliver hands-on technical support, including troubleshooting and resolution of customer issues
• Confirm applications and programs function properly after maintenance and testing
• Run product demonstrations that highlight technical features and processes
• Prepare operating instructions and lead training programs tailored to customer needs
• Communicate product benefits for complex applications to customers and prospects
• Partner with the sales team to recommend the right products for customer applications
• Collaborate with engineering and marketing on product development projects
• Maintain positive, ongoing customer relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent work experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a similar environment preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort presenting to small groups
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Creative, analytical, and self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel up to 70% domestic
• Ability to meet qualifications required to work with ITAR designated data

Experience that fits well

• Metrology or precision measurement
• Manufacturing or quality engineering
• Technical training or customer-facing support roles

Work location and pay

• Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite), in person
• Salary: USD 60,000 - 75,000 per year
• Travel: 50% (Preferred)
• Minimum experience: 3 years

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application note

Because this role has access to sensitive information of customers, a background check is required. During the application, you will be asked whether you are open to a background check.