Applications Engineer (machine tool and automation)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Education And Skills

Travel & Other Requirements

Benefits

• Act as the first user of a machine, providing Voice of Customer feedback and experienced user support for design of production procedures and operator training.
• Conduct end-user applications engineering on CNC metal cutting machines to satisfy customer needs via programming, training or customization.
• Read and interpret specifications and plan drawings; confirm suitability of intended application; and correctly apply applicable industry standards.
• Implement the use of new technologies, cost-saving techniques/materials, and improved safety features on equipment designs.
• Visualize layouts and designs and present iterations to the customer and Engineering.
• Read, prepare, and understand all engineering documentation used by the company.
• Aid in the development and continual improvement of processes and procedures.
• Maintain an attainable schedule for projects (commissioning, production, support) that fits the customer's timeframe and satisfaction.
• Direct customer technical support for process and machine issues during and after implementation.
• Interface with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and outside firms to fulfill requirements.
• Communicate with customers.
• Communicate with suppliers on pricing, delivery, and technical information.
• Communicate issues to management, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Project Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of increasingly responsible engineering experience in a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, machine tools, tolerancing, and automation.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, lubrication, and fabrications.
• Fully capable of sophisticated analysis across multiple mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Disciplined and goal-oriented, with creativity to develop and implement new ideas and approaches to designs and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and transition between projects with minimal re-orientation.
• Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work within schedules and budgets without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Consistent travel (domestic and international) is required to install, troubleshoot and operate machines.
• Multi-week travel will be required occasionally to support a customer installation or machine production schedule.
• Anticipated travel is approximately 1 week per month with 2-4 multi-week trips per year.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible start times