Job Title:  Applications Engineer/Specialist, South West USA

Location: 

Virtual, US, 99999

Business Unit:  Creaform
Posting Date:  Jan 19, 2026
Job Description: 

Virtek is growing and we are looking to expand our team globally.

 

Preferred locatons:  Arizona, Utah, Colorado

 

As a member of the Applications Team, you will help customers surpass technical hurdles and achieve their business goals using Virtek solutions.  You will work with partners and sales managers to understand the customers’ process; deciphering their challenges and needs, to design a solution for them that demonstrates the benefits of Virtek’s products

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the top leading manufactures in Aerospace, Industrial fabrication, Wind Energy, Pre-Fabricated Construction, and other industries to understand and innovate their processes using laser projection & inspection systems.
  • Create 3D CAD layouts and technical proposals that show how Virtek’s solutions are best applied in customer’s work cells.
  • Provide demonstrations of our products and present Virtek’s value propositions at tradeshows and customer sites.
  • Train customers on various laser-based projection and inspection systems.
  • Provide detailed accounts of customer applications and take part in data collection for new product development & bug reporting/resolution.
  • Maintain proper reporting and data entry within company CRM/business systems.
  • Be aware of competitive technologies and how to position products and services against them.
  • Do your part to support the global team.

Requirements:

  • University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer or other) or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience with CAD programs like SolidWorks.
  • Demonstrated ability to read technical documentation including wiring diagrams.
  • Software programing and scripting experience.
  • Previous experience with product presentations or working with sales teams/clients is an asset.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work at heights ranging from 1.6-15m.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Manual dexterity and ability to work with hand tools.
  • Travel requirement: 50%, some weekend travel maybe required.

 

Virtek Vision is the world’s leader in providing laser and vision-based projection and inspection solutions. Virtek has a dominant product position in the aerospace, prefabricated construction and industrial fabrication markets.

Virtek’s solutions support manufacturers world-wide in a variety of specialized industries to assist with assembly processes. Our solutions project laser light onto a 3D work surface with high accuracy, speed, and precision for applications such as composite fiber ply layup, paint masking, placement of components or materials, quality inspection and reverse engineering.

For more information, please visit 
http://www.virtekvision.com or https://www.youtube.com/user/virtekvision

 

In 2024, Virtek was acquired by AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions.

For more information, please visit http://www.virtekvision.com or https://www.youtube.com/user/virtekvision

In 2024, Virtek was acquired by AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions.

 

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Salary Minimum:  $70,000
Salary Maximum:  $100,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.