Field Application Engineer at Unity

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Robotics, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Basic mechanical and electrical hands-on skills
  • Experience with a multimeter and soldering
  • Experience with customer relations/interfacing
  • Self-starter who can head up tasks on their own
  • Excellent written & verbal communications skills
  • Detail-oriented & patient

Responsibilities

  • Installation at customer's site both locally and out of state (i.e. Texas, Michigan, Georgia, etc.)
  • Work on the factory floor of multiple locations
  • Integrate machine vision systems with production lines, PLCs
  • 80% travel, including 40 - 60% overnight travel to on-site locations
  • Demonstrate in lab product to customers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMultimeterSolderingMachine VisionPLCsCustomer RelationsInstallationIntegration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for the Field Application Engineer position?

The position pays $35 - $37.50 per hour, with weekly overtime opportunities including potential double time.

Is this Field Application Engineer role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position requiring work on factory floors at multiple customer locations, with 80% travel including 40-60% overnight.

What skills are required for the Field Application Engineer role?

Candidates need basic mechanical and electrical hands-on skills, experience with a multimeter and soldering, and strong customer relations, communication, and self-starter abilities.

What benefits does UnitX offer for this position?

Benefits include PTO, 401k, full medical, dental, vision, and free meals in the office and on the road.

What makes a strong candidate for the Field Application Engineer role?

A strong candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, has hands-on mechanical/electrical experience including multimeter and soldering, excels in customer interfacing, and is a detail-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Unity

Real-time platform for interactive content

About Unity

Unity Technologies provides a platform for creating 2D, 3D, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) content. Its main product is a real-time development platform that allows users to build and deploy interactive content across various devices, including mobile phones, PCs, and gaming consoles. Unity operates on a subscription model, offering different plans to cater to the needs of hobbyists, professional developers, and large enterprises, including free options for smaller developers. The company stands out from competitors by serving a wide range of industries, such as gaming, film, automotive, architecture, engineering, and construction, making it a versatile tool for many applications. Unity's goal is to empower creators by providing them with the tools and support needed to bring their ideas to life.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$869.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurances
Commuting subsidy
Employee stock ownership
Comprehensive retirement/pension plans
Generous vacation and personal days
Paid leave for new parents
Wellness and fitness subsidy
Office food and free snacks, including lots of healthy options!
Mental health and Wellbeing programs and support
Employee Resource Groups
Global Employee Assistance Program
Training and development programs
Volunteering and donation matching program

Risks

Increased competition from Unreal Engine with advanced graphics and free source code.
Open-source platforms like Godot offer free alternatives to Unity's subscription model.
Recent pricing changes may lead to backlash from small developers.

Differentiation

Unity offers a comprehensive platform for 2D, 3D, VR, and AR content.
Unity's subscription model caters to both small developers and large enterprises.
Unity's real-time development platform supports cross-platform deployment on mobile, PC, and consoles.

Upsides

Unity's acquisition of SyncSketch enhances remote collaboration capabilities.
Unity's Indie Game Developer Accelerator Program supports the growing indie game market.
Unity's tools are widely used in expanding AR and VR markets.

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