Applications Engineer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Coventry is seeking a skilled Machine Tool Applications Engineer to join our engineering team. You will program, setup, test, and install CNC grinding and machining systems, supporting customers worldwide.

You will write Siemens 840D programs, read drawings, and optimise machine cycles while training customers and providing aftersales technical support. International travel is required.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and setting CNC machines.
• Experience with 3 to 5 axis CNC machinery.
• Siemens controls experience preferred, ideally 840D.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and tight tolerances.
• Strong communication skills to train and support customers.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on customer sites globally.
• Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
• Good organisational and reporting skills.
• Competent IT skills including office software.

Responsibilities

• Program, setup, test, install, and support CNC machines.
• Write CNC programs, primarily Siemens controls.
• Grind and machine components to drawings.
• Program and set machines for grinding sample parts.
• Develop processes to optimise machine cycles.
• Install NC standard cycles and data.
• Carry out full functional testing per procedures.
• Prepare machines for PDI and installation.
• Carry out machine installations and training globally.
• Provide technical sales support including tooling and time studies.
• Assist with product improvements.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setup

Siemens 840D

Engineering drawings

Customer training

Travel internationally

Job description

Location: Coventry

Commutable from: Nuneaton, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Solihull, Birmingham

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Shift: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm, Friday 7:30am - 3:00pm

Overseas Travel Required

About the Company

A well-established specialist machine tool manufacturer is currently looking to recruit an experienced Machine Tool Applications Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an advanced engineering environment supporting high-precision CNC grinding and machining applications across global customer sites.

The Role

• As a Machine Tool Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for machine programming, setup, testing, installation, and customer support across a range of CNC grinding and machining applications.
• Understanding and writing CNC programs, mainly Siemens 840 controls
• Grinding and machining components to engineering drawings
• Programming and setting machines for grinding customer sample parts
• Developing processes to optimise machine cycles
• Installing NC standard machine cycles and operational data
• Carrying out full functional testing of machines to internal procedures
• Preparing machines and associated equipment for PDI and customer installation
• Carrying out machine installations, testing, and customer training globally
• Providing technical sales support including tooling and time studies
• Supporting customers with aftersales technical support
• Assisting with product improvements and development activities

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Previous experience programming and setting CNC machines
• Experience with 3 to 5 axis CNC machinery
• Siemens controls experience preferred, ideally Siemens 840D
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and tight tolerances
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support customers
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on customer sites globally
• Ability to work safely and follow structured health and safety procedures
• Good organisational and reporting skills
• Competent IT skills including office software packages

Desirable Experience

• Grinding experience including threads, worms, and gears
• Ability to read machine parts lists, assembly drawings, and basic electrical drawings