Zaber is looking for a self-motivated problem solver, with an interest in automation, to help customers choose the best solutions that meet their applications requirements. You’ll assist across all touch-points, including developing leads, quoting, aiding implementation, and supporting post-sale. By developing relationships with new and existing customers, you’ll explore a wide breadth of topics including mechanical design, troubleshooting, electromechanical systems, and programming, while also developing industry-specific knowledge.
By joining a high-performing, self-managed team of leaders, you’ll have the flexibility to operate in a way that works for you. Your team members will be there to support you in developing your motion control and customer service expertise.
As a core part of Zaber’s operation, you’ll have an opportunity to coordinate across teams. You will help create technical content, assist with traveling to trade-shows and conventions, and help develop customized designs. Within the company you will leverage your experience to act as a customer advocate, participating in design reviews, suggesting new products, and helping to develop and test new features and software.
Applications Engineer Responsibilities
- Help customers choose the best solutions that meet their applications requirements.
- Develop and manage relationships with new and existing clients.
- Assist users with problem-solving over email and phone, including programming help.
- Work internally to help advocate for customers' interests.
- Write technical content that helps to educate and market.
- Attend trade shows in North America and Europe several times per year, involving about a week of travel in each instance.
Applications Engineer Qualifications
- Technical degree, ideally in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, required.
- Ability to explain concepts through written and spoken English clearly and concisely required (other languages an asset).
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role, ideally with a technical support or sales focus, an asset.
- Industry knowledge in photonics and optics, microscopy, industrial automation, or life sciences an asset.
Applications Engineer Wage
- The starting wage for the role is $35 - $45, depending on experience.
- Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Selected Benefits: PHSP (health, dental & vision), Stock Options & Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off, Casual Dress, Commuter Benefits, EAP
- Team: Technical Sales
To learn more about our company culture and benefits, visit our careers page: https://www.zaber.com/careers.
At Zaber, we aim to simplify motion control by designing, manufacturing, and selling precision motion control equipment that is affordable, integrated and easy to use. Our devices are used in many different applications and markets, such as photonics and optics, life sciences, microscopy, and industrial automation. We are a steadily growing, employee-owned company that strives to create an open, friendly, and high-achieving work environment.
Key team members
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