Field Application Engineer

Position Overview

Join KEYENCE as a Field Application Engineer. Training Classes Begin January & July 2026. Multiple U.S. Locations | Entry-Level | Full-Time.
Are you ready to launch your career with one of the world's most innovative companies? KEYENCE is looking for driven, adaptable engineers to join our Field Application Engineer Team. You will be at the forefront of solving complex technical challenges, working on-site with customers and sales teams, and shaping the future of American manufacturing.

Choose up to two preferred office locations when you apply—we'll do our best to place you where you want to be within a defined regional territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve complex customer challenges through creative configurations of our technical products
• Install and program our products using hand tools or programming languages
• Provide on-call, on-site and remote technical support, training, and troubleshooting
• Travel extensively (60-100%) across your assigned region by car or plane to deliver hands-on solutions
• Conduct product testing and create detailed proposal reports to aid our sales team
• Work in dynamic environments—with occasional lifting (up to 60 lbs.) and off-hours support

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or Associate's plus 4+ years military experience)
• Strong work ethic and a passion for solving challenging problems
• Flexibility to adapt your schedule to support customers and sales teams
• Willingness to travel (60-100%), including overnight trips
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
• Ability to lift and transport demo equipment (35-85 lbs.) into customer sites

Benefits & Perks

• Base Salary: $54,300 - $81,040 (based on location)
• Performance Bonus: $24,000 annually (performance-based), paid quarterly
• World-Class Training: Paid, hands-on training and on-the-job mentorship
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, ~4 weeks PTO in first full year
• Career Growth: Promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases