Job Description
Applications Engineer, Division Portable Metrology

 

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence business area- Portable Metrology Division

Location: Novi, Michigan, United States - Hybrid Position

 

About Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

 

Hexagon is the global leader in measurement technologies. From microns to Mars, we measure what matters for the future.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence empowers manufacturers to innovate faster and produce higher quality products through advanced metrology, automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing solutions. Our technologies drive precision, accuracy, and reliability across the world’s most vital industries.

 

About the Role

 

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Applications Engineer to support the deployment and customer adoption of PRESTO, our fully automated robotic solution for 3D metrology and dimensional inspection.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing position involving metrology, robotics, automated systems, and advanced software tools. The role is primarily field-based across North America with occasional international travel depending on project needs.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Technical Demonstrations and Sales Support

 

  • Deliver on-site and virtual demonstrations of PRESTO robotic metrology systems.
  • Design and execute Proof of Concepts tailored to customer workflows.
  • Provide technical expertise during opportunity development.
  • Support discussions around automation strategy and measurement validation.

 

System Deployment and Automation

 

  • Install, configure, and validate PRESTO robotic metrology cells.
  • Develop automated inspection routines and optimize workflows.
  • Integrate PRESTO with metrology software such as PC-DMIS and PolyWorks.
  • Troubleshoot robotic, metrology, and software issues.

 

Customer Training and Support

 

  • Conduct structured training sessions for customers.
  • Provide on-site and remote technical support.
  • Perform dimensional analysis, correlation studies, and GR&R.
  • Build long-term technical customer relationships.

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

 

  • Communicate field feedback to Engineering and Product teams.
  • Contribute to internal documentation and knowledge sharing.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

 

Education

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.

 

Required Experience and Skills

 

  • 6 months to 2 years of experience in metrology, robotics, or industrial automation.
  • Strong understanding of 3D measurement principles, GD&T, and CMM fundamentals.
  • Experience with metrology software such as PC-DMIS or PolyWorks.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 70% across North America with occasional global travel.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Experience with robotic systems or automated inspection cells.
  • Experience integrating metrology systems into production environments.
  • Experience conducting dimensional studies and statistical reporting.

 

Work Environment

 

  • Frequent travel across North America with occasional global travel.
  • Work performed at customer manufacturing facilities.
  • Exposure to industrial environments and factory floors.
  • May occasionally lift equipment components up to 30 pounds.
  • Use of personal protective equipment as required.

 

What We Offer

 

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Continuous technical training and career development opportunities.
  • Exposure to advanced robotic metrology systems.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.

 

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Information at a Glance
Division:  Portable Metrology
Job Title:  Applications Engineer, Division Portable Metrology
Job Function:  Service Application
Job Location (Short):  Novi, MI, USA, 48377
Workplace Type:  Hybrid
Workplace Details: 
Req ID:  2819
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About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We put data to work to drive efficiency, productivity and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public safety and mobility applications. Our solutions enable customers to capture, analyze and leverage data from the physical world to create smarter, more connected and increasingly autonomous ecosystems that support a scalable and sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence business area delivers solutions that leverage data from design and engineering through production and metrology to help manufacturers make smarter, data-driven decisions and improve performance across the product lifecycle.