Field Application Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Technical degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience or coursework involving robotics, controls, sensors, or factory automation systems.
• Familiarity with electronic assembly, schematic reading, cable routing, camera settings, and optical physics fundamentals.
• Background in field service, technical customer support, or manufacturing.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including occasional weekend or holiday travel.
• Strong technical writing skills, self-motivated time management, and a professional, customer-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive sector experience.
• Prior exposure to machine vision systems, 3D volumetric technology, or infrared wavelength sensors.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, calibrate, and service 3D machine vision systems at customer facilities, primarily automotive assembly plants, across North America.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, optical, and software issues on-site and through on-call support to minimize operational downtime.
• Develop hands-on operational mastery of 6-axis industrial robots integrated with machine vision systems.
• Assist with product assembly, testing, maintenance, and shop administration, including shipping and receiving, at the Dexter headquarters.
• Provide on-site customer support and training, and maintain documentation to help ensure equipment performs effectively.
• Complete accurate field service reports and share feedback with internal engineering and project management teams to support product improvement.

Benefits

• Eligibility for a profit-sharing program, subject to successful completion of the probationary period and business performance.
• Comprehensive health coverage options for the employee and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, paid statutory holidays, and dedicated personal/sick days.
• Continuous training on optical and AI technologies.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Career advancement pathways across TKH Group operating companies.
• Open, collaborative work environment.