What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer position at Monarch Technical Search?
Job Summary :
The Application Engineer provides technical support for the entire sales lifecycle and by providing programming training to end users. This role will also focus on demo development and testing of new cutting technology, while collaborating with engineering management and the marketing team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
The below list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Turnkeys, develop a manufacturing process by generating machine cutting program(s), implementing tooling and fixturing based on a customer`s proposal. While maintaining a mandated schedule, cycle time and quality level.
Provide technical customer support for programming and process issues
Design and implement cutting demos with a focus on new technologies and products
Provide programming training for end users based on customized needs of each application
Develop and present contents of scheduled programming classes to both internal and external customers
Support the full sales life cycle by performing customer visits, product demonstrations, time studies, etc.
Communicate with internal sales force and customers regarding project process updates
Support training and / or coaching of internal and external customers in relation to advanced manufacturing concepts and full product line
Execute other technical tasks related to special events and / or sales support on an as-needed basis
Travel Requirements : up to 50% based on business need
Performs other related duties as assigned.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Minimum Qualifications :
5 years of experience with Fanuc controls
5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Tool & Die, low volume job shop, high volume production, etc.)
5 years of experience with current programming, process engineering (tool selection, order of operations etc.), setup, and operation of CNC horizontal, vertical, and / or turning machines.
3 years of experience with the Microsoft suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications :
Certificate, licensing, or equivalent experience in a skilled trade related to machine tool technology.
5 years of experience with Mastercam, Esprit or Hyper Mill.
5 years of experience with manual G-code programming and 5-axis programming.
Prior experience with similar product line to JTEKT Machinery / Toyoda.
Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Work Environment : Work is performed while seated in an office environment with minimal exposure to health and safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working with computer equipment. May require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment including but not limited to safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
about 75% travel because we are in a record-year, but normally it is closer to 50%.
