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# Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Optima UK Inc Ltd
- **Location:** Bedworth, UK
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Operational Data Store, Office Suite, Automatic Programming
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2933779898-2

## About the Role

To be considered for this position, you should have:

 * Previous experience programming and setting CNC machines
 * Experience with 3 to 5 axis CNC machinery
 * Siemens controls experience preferred, ideally Siemens 840D
 * Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and tight tolerances
 * Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support customers
 * Willingness to travel internationally and work on customer sites globally
 * Ability to work safely and follow structured health and safety procedures
 * Good organisational and reporting skills
 * Competent IT skills including office software packages

Desirable Experience

 * Grinding experience including threads, worms, and gears
 * Ability to read machine parts lists, assembly drawings, and basic electrical drawings

## Description

As a Machine Tool Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for machine programming, setup, testing, installation, and customer support across a range of CNC grinding and machining applications.

 * Understanding and writing CNC programs, mainly Siemens 840 controls
 * Grinding and machining components to engineering drawings
 * Programming and setting machines for grinding customer sample parts
 * Developing processes to optimise machine cycles
 * Installing NC standard machine cycles and operational data
 * Carrying out full functional testing of machines to internal procedures
 * Preparing machines and associated equipment for PDI and customer installation
 * Carrying out machine installations, testing, and customer training globally
 * Providing technical sales support including tooling and time studies
 * Supporting customers with aftersales technical support
 * Assisting with product improvements and development activities


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