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# Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Jonathan Lee Recruitment
- **Location:** Worcester, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Technical Data Management Systems, MAZATROL
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/71923-production-technician-telford-shropshire/

## About the Role

* Broad CNC Sheet Metal Processing experience including Bending and Laser cutting.
 * Knowledge of laser cutting conditions in various material types & thicknesses
 * Knowledge of Laser and Bending CAD/CAM systems.
 * Clear communication skills at all levels
 * Strong problem-solving ability, together with a flexible approach to a varied workload in a challenging environment.

Desirable Criteria:

 * An engineering qualification to HNC/HND level

Band 9 - 11

## Description

Yamazaki Mazak Laser HQ is seeking to strengthen and grow the Optonics division through the recruitment of an Application Engineer. The HQ based Applications Engineer role will provide specialist applications engineering support within the European Laser Engineering organisation. Reporting to the Product Manager for Optonics Europe, the role supports the strategic development of the company's Laser and OPTONICS product range by enabling the preparation of machine data, software parameters, and technical documentation for pre sales activities, and by delivering ongoing training and technical support to EU YMX and International Partner Suppliers.

Please note that the role is based at the Worcester facility however successful candidate will be required to undertake both UK and Overseas travel in support of the responsibilities outlined below.

 * Reporting directly to the Product Manager for Optonics Europe the key responsibilities are as follows:
 * Support the development of bend/cut conditions and technical data for Mazak and Optonics machine ranges.
 * Support the development of education materials and deliver effective training for YMX Sales and Applications Engineers for Mazak and Optonics machine range of products.
 * Develop and deliver effective training for Mazak and Optonics selected CAD/CAM Systems and updates as required.
 * Support the development of effective machine demonstrations to clearly show the key features, benefits, and performance of the Optonics range of products. This will also include supporting respective YMX applications teams with customer demonstrations upon request.
 * Provide Software Support for YMX on the full range of Mazak CAD/Cam and Line Controller systems
 * Assist collaboration with third party suppliers, ESO and EPC on research and implementation of projects for new Optonics and Software Products


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