Application Engineer

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær

1d • Remote

About The Position

Would you like to work across multiple industries, helping OEMs innovate and ensure their products are efficient, high-performing, and compliant? We are looking for a Application Engineer to join our North American team. This team is responsible for supporting the acoustic and vibration portion of our business. Our growing organization needs a seasoned professional to focus broadly on sound and vibration measurement and analysis solutions, supporting a wide range of applications including noise, vibration, durability, and general acoustic testing across industries. This is a highly customer-centric role, requiring close collaboration with sales, product management, and engineering teams, along with direct engagement with a diverse customer base. The range and depth of technical involvement will encompass both pre- and post-sales activities, from solution definition through implementation and ongoing support. This position is remote from within the United States and will require approximately 25–35% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in sound and vibration, acoustics, structural dynamics, or related test and measurement disciplines.
• Strong background in sound and vibration testing and analysis using commercial measurement software platforms.
• Ability to work remotely while traveling approximately one-third of the time within North America, with occasional international travel possible.
• Must be able to travel freely within North America to support customers and internal teams.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent technical presentation and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and trust with customers.
• Comfortable operating in a customer-facing, commercial environment.
• Ability to take ownership of complex technical engagements from start to finish.
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and eager to continuously learn and develop.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for customers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation, including familiarity with industry-standard hardware platforms (e.g., acquisition systems or National Instruments platforms) is a plus.
• Experience working with competitive sound and vibration analysis software platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison in support of the sales organization.
• Understand customer test and measurement requirements and evaluate/configure systems to meet their needs across the full measurement chain (transducers, signal conditioning, data acquisition, and analysis software).
• Support a broad range of sound and vibration applications including acoustic analysis, vibration measurements, structural dynamics, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Provide technical presentations and solution overviews to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver on-site and virtual demonstrations of HBK solutions.
• Lead paid training sessions, workshops, and system installations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for both hardware and software systems.
• Participate in on-site customer tests to ensure proper system configuration and data integrity.
• Conduct proactive outreach to the installed customer base to ensure high levels of user satisfaction and adoption.
• Collaborate with development teams by relaying customer feedback, enhancement requests, and bug reports.

Benefits

• Opportunity to further your career alongside some of the most knowledgeable and passionate experts in the test and measurement industry.
• Key contributor, collaborating closely with colleagues across business functions and regions to deliver high-value technical solutions.
• Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK employees.
• Healthy balance between work and personal life.
• Fostering continuous professional development in an international and collaborative environment.
• Good balance between work and family life.
• Constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and enjoyable working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior