Job Description
Job Description
Job description
CNC APPLICATION ENGINEER
New office in Knoxville
Candidate doesn't need to come in every day so there IS flexibility to exact location including other areas
of TN but proximity to Knoxville helpful . Seek self starter , Someone who is tired of the same old duties day after day likes doing something different on daily basis, and has good personality. There IS regional travel involved.
MILL and LATHE and CAM experience needed.
This is generic description below but pretty much nails it:
A CNC Applications Engineer serves as a bridge between CNC machine technology and end users, ensuring machines operate efficiently and meet customer needs. Key responsibilities include:
- Programming CNC Machines: Creating and refining programs for vertical, horizontal, and turning centers to produce parts accurately and efficiently, often using CAD/CAM software like Siemens NX, Esprit, Gibbscam, Powermill, Mastercam, Hypermill, Surfcam, CATIA, Fusion 360 ,ETC
- Machine Setup and Assessment: Preparing machines for production, selecting appropriate tooling, setting offsets, and verifying machine readiness
- Process Optimization: Recommending machining strategies, efficient workflows, and tooling solutions to improve productivity and part quality
- Customer Interaction: Conducting demonstrations, creating demo programs for showrooms, and training customers on safe operation and setup of CNC machines, lathes, and multitasking systems
- Technical Support and Reporting: Troubleshooting mechanical or electrical issues, providing strategic recommendations, writing engineering reports, and delivering accurate cost estimates
Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, a CNC Applications Engineer typically needs:
- Hands-on experience with CNC machine tools, including programming and operation.
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software and the ability to read and interpret technical plans and specifications.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, as the role involves frequent interaction with clients and sales teams.
- Knowledge of robotic systems and advanced machining techniques is often preferred .
Day-to-Day Activities
A typical day may involve:
- Understanding Customer Needs: Assessing part requirements, materials, tolerances, and surface finishes
- Programming and Tooling: Developing CNC programs and selecting cutting tools and workholding solutions
- Machine Operation: Setting up machines, running test parts, and ensuring production quality
- Customer Training and Support: Demonstrating machine capabilities, providing guidance, and resolving technical issues.
Summary
CNC Applications Engineers combine technical expertise, hands-on machining experience, and customer-facing skills to optimize CNC operations, support clients, and ensure efficient production. They play a critical role in bridging engineering knowledge with practical manufacturing applications, making them essential in modern machining environments
CAD/CAM RECRUITERS CHARLOTTE SINCE 1981
\nCompany Description
Search and Recruitment for Direct/Permanent CAM and CNC Professionals since 1981
Company Description
Search and Recruitment for Direct/Permanent CAM and CNC Professionals since 1981