Applications Engineer

This role is responsible for planning, designing, developing, programming, and installing machinery and equipment within our machining facilities. You’ll partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations to implement automation/robotics solutions, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, uptime, and cycle time., * Create automation concepts and machining fixture designs using AutoCAD and Inventor.

• Develop, build, and implement controls packages (PLC, robot, HMI) for new processes.

• Design and build fixtures, EOAT, robot stands, and dedicated machines.

• Support integration of new and redeployed equipment; troubleshoot and debug robotic systems.

• Program and modify Fanuc robots, including teach pendant operation, user/tool frames, I/O configuration, reference positions, path creation, and DCS safety/work zones.

• Support new program launches, including process development, product/design support, testing, and corrective actions.

• Program and modify leak test programs, vision systems, PLC controllers, HMI interfaces, and CNC programs.

• Build and install electrical cabinets and machine-control wiring for automation integration projects; interface with high (480V) and low (<50V) voltage as needed.

• Create and update electrical drawings using AutoCAD.

• Read and interpret customer part prints and tooling updates for CNC programming purposes.

• Program CNC machines/controllers (3-axis/4-axis/5-axis, lathes, Fanuc).

• Support continuous improvement to reduce scrap, increase uptime, and decrease cycle time; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions using methods such as 8D, Six Sigma, and 5-Why.

• Distribute technical information and train operations/maintenance teams to support new installations, upgrades, and modifications.

• Ensure installations and equipment modifications meet performance expectations and schedule requirements.

• Travel to customer and equipment vendor sites as needed; work any shift/weekends when required.

• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies; maintain an organized work area aligned with Gibbs 7-S guidelines.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

High Schoool Diploma/G.E.D.

Training Required/Provided

Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and Inventor., Required

• High school diploma or GED.

• 2+ years of experience programming six-axis robots and CNC controllers.

• 2+ years experience with Fanuc robot programming (TP and background logic), I/O integration, and DCS configuration.

• 2+ years experience with PLC/HMI development and integration, vision systems, leak test systems, and CNC programming in a production environment.

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and Inventor.

• Ability to read and interpret prints/blueprints and troubleshoot equipment and controls.

• Ability to work safely around industrial machinery and electrical systems while following PPE, environmental, and quality requirements.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in a related field.