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Job Description North Kingstown, RI, United States Hexagon Metrology, Inc., part of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, is seeking an Applications Engineer for our North Kingstown, Rhode Island location. Description: As the Applications Engineer you will provide technical and sales support for all the applications of Hexagon products encompassing metrology, demonstration, functionality, and performance. In addition,…

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Job Description

North Kingstown, RI, United States

Hexagon Metrology, Inc., part of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, is seeking an Applications Engineer for our North Kingstown, Rhode Island location.

Description:

As the Applications Engineer you will provide technical and sales support for all the applications of Hexagon products encompassing metrology, demonstration, functionality, and performance. In addition, you will be responsible for quoting and managing contract programming tasks and performing product training.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide product demonstrations of hardware and software to prospective customers
  • Effectively communicate the benefits of Hexagon’s products
  • Assist regional sales team, provide product recommendations for customers’ applications
  • Develop, prepare, and conduct training classes to customers in machine operations and programming
  • Create training programs and tools to meet customer’s needs
  • Prepare detailed technical specifications for quotations
  • Crate programs ranging from simple inspection to complicated logic based graphical user interface based on customer specifications
  • Provide technical support to our customer both onsite and by phone
  • Assist engineering and marketing groups in new product development from inception through release

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Quality Engineering
  • Proficiency in programming
  • Knowledge of 3D CAD
  • Ability to travel up to 50%

At Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, our spirited energy and engagement are evident in our commitment to our work, passion for what we do and the speed by which we achieve it. Here you will find the opportunity to build your career, develop professionally, and explore opportunities across a large, diversified company that prides itself on its innovative spirit and commitment to integrity.

We strive to attract the most talented and dynamic individuals in their fields because our success is in our people! Our culture encourages independent thinking and a team mentality. And we offer a competitive benefits package that’s second to none!

Exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurances

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401K with employer match

Generous Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training Opportunities…..and so much more!

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence helps industrial manufacturers develop the disruptive technologies of today and the life-changing products of tomorrow.

Hexagon gives you the opportunity to work with some of the brightest engineers in the field, as well as the ability to enjoy the amazing city of Nashville, TN. From hard work to hard play, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence gives you the best of both worlds.

If you or someone you know sound like a good fit for this role, you can Apply Here

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