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Applications Engineering Specialist

Nanometrics

Nanometrics

Other Engineering, IT
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Nov 2, 2025

Job Title:

Applications Engineering Specialist

Reports to:

Director, SIS Technical Operations

Based in:

Ottawa, ON

Term:

Full Time

About Nanometrics:

With 40 years of seismic technology and industry application experience, we are a global, award-winning company providing monitoring solutions and equipment for studying artificial and natural seismicity. From mission-critical seismic arrays, tsunami and early earthquake warning systems in over 90 countries across the globe to induce seismicity monitoring in the energy sector. We specialize in full-service, integrated solutions for studying artificial and natural seismicity, including turnkey seismic networks, industry-leading precision instrumentation, complete data processing, analysis services, and software applications.

At Nanometrics, we take pride in fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We are passionate about making a global impact through cutting-edge technology while staying rooted in values of intentional innovation, trust, ethics, and stability.

About the role:

The Nanometrics Seismic Instruments and Systems division is looking for a Applications Engineering Specialist within our Solutions Engineering team. The ideal candidate should have experience in integrating, testing, and releasing remote monitoring or low-voltage IoT solutions in the context of mission critical deployments. You will be tasked with driving the design, deployment and optimization of Nanometrics’ mission critical systems as well as designing, implementing and supporting bespoke station designs for customer specific needs. You will be expected to become an expert in the integration and use of our systems in the creation of complete customer solutions.

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute your specialized electronics and communications systems expertise to solve difficult problems alongside our mechanical and software specialists. Supporting the Instruments and Systems Sales Team, this role will have direct interaction with customers in establishment of customer solutions. The working environment will be a mix between office work, lab work, and international working environments. This role will include travel as needed (approximately 15%).

Responsibilities:

  • Integrate Nanometrics’ product portfolio into complete customer solutions, including hardware and software platforms

  • Translate complex customer requirements into both off-the-shelf and bespoke technical solutions.

  • Evaluate and integrate third-party and open source data processing and automation modules

  • Act as technical customer liaison in both pre-sale and post-sale support capacities providing expert technical guidance and support

  • Work with management to clarify requirements and prioritize development features

  • Collaborate with the Sales team in driving continuous improvement to customer solutions and project design

  • Support the development of Nanometrics on-premise data center infrastructure in support of external client projects and internal research projects

Key Compentencies:

  • Able to effectively interpret and communicate requirements

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills to interact with internal and external clients

  • Effective communication of operational challenges to help drive processes and design evolution

  • Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment

  • Ability to understand complex customer problems and generate appropriate solutions

  • Keen attention to detail

  • Desire and curiosity to develop an understanding of the business, our science, and commercial drivers

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or related field

  • 3-5 years of experience in electrical or systems engineering, integration, design or product development

  • Experience in structured requirements development and validation

  • Working knowledge on the fundamentals of systems integration

  • Working knowledge of low power and remote power systems

  • Working knowledge of communications systems

  • Programming and analysis experience with various languages, including Python

  • Ability to travel internationally

Assets

  • Experience in Seismology, Geophysics or related field

  • Experience with customer procedure development

  • Experience with data analysis and presentation

  • Experience with integration of sensor systems

  • Experience with remote power systems including solar

  • Experience with embedded controller integration

  • Experience with the design and use of communication and telemetry systems

  • Knowledge of GPS systems

Why Nanometrics?

  • Knowledge of GPS systems

  • We are a global leader in seismic solutions and a Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum member.

  • We value sustainable growth that benefits our employees, our community, and the environment.

  • Maximize your productivity with our flexible hybrid work model. Our centrally located office space offers a stimulating environment for collaboration and focused work. Plus, enjoy a convenient commute with easy access to biking paths and public transportation.

  • Engage in virtual and onsite social events centered around collaboration, learning, and fun, including volunteer events, celebrations, and team-building activities.

  • Our comprehensive group benefits program includes RRSP matching, health/dental benefits, a corporate bonus program, education assistance, and a health spending account.

  • Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides services and support for health, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, wellness tools, and more.

  • Enjoy a competitive leave program, including a holiday shutdown (December 25 to January 1).

  • Grow your career with learning and development opportunities.

  • Collaborate with high-performing teams and some of the industry's top minds.

Nanometrics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you require accommodation as part of the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to careers@nanometrics.ca