Product Engineer

Your role
As a Product Marketing Engineer, you will serve as the technical and application expert supporting both new equipment and aftermarket sales across the Americas region. You will work closely with regional sales channels, customers, product management teams, and internal stakeholders to provide product expertise, application guidance, and technical support that drives customer success and business growth.
In this role, you will help identify the best vacuum solutions for customer applications, support product launches and qualifications, deliver technical training, and act as a key resource for product selection and application development. Your expertise will contribute to strengthening Leybold's position as a trusted partner in vacuum technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary regional technical resource for assigned product lines.
- Support sales teams and customers with product selection, application suitability, and technical guidance.
- Recommend vacuum equipment solutions based on customer processes and application requirements.
- Deliver technical training and product presentations to customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Support new applications, customer qualifications, startup activities, and field evaluations.
- Develop and maintain expertise in vacuum technologies, applications, and market trends.
- Collaborate closely with global product management, sales channels, service teams, and technical support functions.
- Assist with quotation development and customer-facing technical discussions.
- Support regional marketing initiatives and product promotion activities.
- Document customer feedback, technical findings, and application knowledge to support continuous improvement.
- Participate in customer complaint resolution and warranty support activities as needed.
To succeed, you will need
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience will also be considered.
- 3–5 years of experience within the vacuum industry preferred.
- Experience with cryogenic pumps, ion pumps, residual gas analyzers (RGAs), high vacuum (HV), or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting technical sales, product management, applications engineering, or product marketing functions.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering value and building relationships.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel up to 30% domestically.
- Ability to work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, and customer-site environments.
In return, we offer
At Leybold, you will be part of a global organization recognized for innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We provide an environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, develop their expertise, and contribute to meaningful business success.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading technical experts, support advanced vacuum technologies, and play a key role in delivering solutions that drive customer success across a wide range of industries.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development within the Atlas Copco Group.
- Exposure to cutting-edge vacuum technology and diverse industrial applications.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment built on innovation, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Flexible work arrangements following training, including a hybrid work model.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact while contributing to a culture driven by curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
Job location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Export office in Export, PA, United States (US).
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Ian Boudreaux
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