Mettler-Toledo, LLC is a global supplier of precision instruments with sales and service locations in 37 countries. The Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection Group, consisting of CI-Vision, Hi-Speed and Safeline, is the world’s leading supplier of in-line checkweighers, metal detectors, machine vision systems and x-ray inspection systems. We believe employees are the lifeblood of our company. As we thrive on quality and initiative, we work together in a fast-paced environment striving towards common goals and open to innovation and success. 

Role/Purpose:

The role of an Applications Specialist is to design and develop complex vision inspection solutions within budgeted time and material costs, on schedule and to the required customer specification/VI safety and quality standards.  Working closely with Sales, R&D, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production and Service we will form an operational team that will communicate constantly to ensure the smooth running of VI's business.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define vision solution packages consisting of scope, effort and hardware that will be used by Engineering to design a vision solution that will meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Determine and verify camera, lighting and software configuration to meet our customers inspection criteria
• Validate Sales Orders prior to Order Processing 
• Ability to review and articulate technical documents (e.g. User Requirement Specification (URS), Request for Test (RFT), etc.…) 
• Recognize and solve potential problems and evaluate project/program effectiveness 
• Clarify technical scopes to Sales and Customers  
• Conduct Vision product tests, e-Demos, host Customer Visits, conduct FATs for customers in an effective, detailed and timely manner
• Support Trade Shows for equipment setups
• Train Sales Team and Production employees in Vision Systems.
• Record test data in a detailed format along with test methodology, application criteria and system requirements. Keep Regional Sales Manager, Sales Engineer and Sales Rep informed of concerns.
• Manage product test inventory and storage. (Ability to lift 25 to 50lbs for extended periods of time and wire voltages to systems).
• Ensure lab metrics are kept up-to-date in the Application Center Database 
• Ensure Application Center meets 5S initiatives.
• Keep work area clean and organized, ensuring we make a positive impression on our customers.
• Ensure we are easy to do business with
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures. 
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire 
• Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts 
• Parental and caregiver leave policies
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits 
• Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing
• A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation 
• Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards 
• A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment