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# Application Engineer

- **Company:** ProSearch Recruiting Group, LLC
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Outlook, Computer Programming, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Fanuc
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_8ecf05ab12

## About the Role

* Associate degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Machine Tool Engineering, or related technical field
 * Effective minimum qualification: 2+ years total experience across key areas (installation, programming, and setup), 2+ years CNC machine installation and deployment, 2+ years programming experience, 2+ years machine setup and configuration
 * Strong preference for sheet metal experience and exposure to CNC cutting operations
 * Proficiency in Fanuc controls and CAD/CAM software
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
 * Familiarity with GD&T, tooling selection, and process optimization
 * Excellent troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and process-related issues
 * Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers during training and support
 * Must be willing to travel up to 50% as needed, Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

## Description

The Applications Engineer will be responsible for the following day-to-day activities:

 * Support the fulfillment of CNC machine sales projects by ensuring machines meet operational and quality requirements
 * Install and qualify tooling, work-holding systems, measuring probes, and peripheral components for turnkey projects and demos
 * Create CNC programs manually and/or with CAD/CAM software
 * Set up machines and validate processes to ensure compliance with customer quality and cycle time requirements
 * Conduct acceptance runoff tests with customers at company and customer sites, followed by operator training sessions
 * Travel to customer facilities for installation, process validation, troubleshooting, and training (domestic and international)
 * Collaborate with engineering, project management, and proposals teams during kickoff meetings to review project details and tooling requirements
 * Troubleshoot machining processes for surface finish, chip control, tool life, and loader program issues
 * Configure process-specific automation, parametric programming, tool monitoring, and redundant tooling as needed
 * Maintain detailed project schedules and ensure deadlines are met


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