Application Engineer

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we value collaboration and mutual trust, creating an ideal framework for bold innovation and challenging the status quo. Our technologies inspire the development of currently unimaginable solutions—whether in lasers, machine tools, EUV, or electronics—TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations.

About the role

As an Applications Engineer, you will perform essential functions for Sales and Applications, including product demonstrations, time studies, and post-sales customer support. You will work with customers after installation to provide startup and production assistance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct best-in-class customer product and production flow demonstrations, and attend trade shows to increase sales of automated bending machines.
• Provide customer application and sales support using TRUMPF digital solutions, both virtually and on-site.
• Perform feasibility analyses, time studies, and produce sample parts for customer evaluation.
• Continuously expand technology knowledge by participating in training and testing functions.
• Support machine startups and provide hands-on production assistance post-installation.
• Maintain and demonstrate assigned technology in the production showroom environment.
• Organize and deliver customer product training courses focused on programming and operating equipment.
• Consult and demonstrate the latest machine technology solutions for Industry 4.0, becoming a resident expert on all related hardware, software, and services.
• Collaborate with product centers and other TRUMPF subsidiaries to provide feedback on product development and improvement ideas for bending technology.
• Assist with new machine introductions through testing and early customer support.

Travel estimate: 30% on average, with a focus in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Requirements

• Multiple years of experience in sheet metal manufacturing, with strong knowledge of robotic bending and automated production.
• Experience in programming and operating industrial robots (FANUC preferred) is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM systems, bending machine programming, and general machine tool operation.
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies and production software systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; customer-facing experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly; willingness to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.