Application Engineer

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

• 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

• Salary $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year
• Annual bonus
• Profit share
• Exceptional benefits package
• Comprehensive health insurance; excellent medical rates
• 401k
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Company credit card
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge CNC technology and automation solutions