Application Engineer
US$72,500 – US$82,000 / yr base salary
Posted 28 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Application Engineer Analytical Instrumentation”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$72,500 – US$82,000 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | US$10,000 |
| Total comp | US$82,500 – US$92,000 |
Field of studyChemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science
Study levelBachelor's
Company Description
You are...
An analytical problem solver with a passion for advanced technology, a strategic mindset grounded in science and business acumen, and a strong commitment to customer success. As an Application Engineer, you provide sales support, including feasibility studies, and resolve customer application questions for the product lines, including density, viscosity, refractometry, and volatility, within the Central region. You will report to the Sales Director. This position is based at the Central Regional Headquarters in Vernon Hills, IL. The base salary range for this position is $72,600/year to $82,200/year and depends on related experience. Anton Paar USA offers full benefits and a profit sharing contribution to your 401k retirement savings. We offer a $10,000 anniversary bonus every five years plus additional bonus opportunities.
We are ...
focused on selling and supporting Anton Paar's range of high-precision measuring instruments for physical, chemical, mechanical, and structural properties. A highly diverse, dynamic, and financially sound company, we have grown every year since our start in 1986. Our exceptionally high investment in R&D fuels industry-leading solutions throughout a vast range of the industrial and academic landscape, impacting nearly every product you use in daily life.
Anton Paar USA is a for-profit sales and service organization in the Anton Paar Group, privately owned by the charitable Santner Foundation with its headquarters in Graz, Austria.
Job Description
- Conducting, evaluating, and presenting feasibility studies (sample measurements).
- Installations, training, and technical support.
- Interpreting data and troubleshooting issues.
- Participating in conferences and trade shows.
- Travel (up to 50%, including overnight) e.g. for trainings, demonstrations, and installations.
Qualifications
- 1 year of experience working in the analytical instrumentation industry or in a laboratory environment
- Exceptional communication skills (written, oral, and presentation) for interactions with clients ranging from Quality Control Technicians to University Professors and CEOs.
- Ability to work independently and with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science.
- Valid driver's license and passport.
Additional Information
At Anton Paar, we truly value every application. Our recruiting team knows your time matters, so we promise to get back to you within 48 hours. Quick, transparent, and personal. Each application does get reviewed by a member of our corporate recruiting team. Just how hiring should be.
Life at Anton Paar is more than just work, with an employee-led In Motion Program organizing active social events during and outside working hours. We also offer unique and rewarding positions with competitive salaries, an award-winning benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. We provide a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug tests.
Anton Paar USA, Inc. considers all qualified candidates for this position.
This position is not eligible for current or future work authorization or visa sponsorship.
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