Applications Engineer

Matrix Machine Tool Coventry Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in machine tools is seeking an Applications Engineer with extensive knowledge in CNC programming and setup. This role involves optimizing machine processes, providing technical sales support, and training customers globally. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a solid background in CNC operations, and be willing to travel.

Benefits

Company Pension

Healthcare scheme

On-site parking

33 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience in programming and setting CNC machines.
• Must be open to travel and work at customer facilities.
• Ability to read and understand component drawings.

Responsibilities

• Understand and write CNC programs (Siemens 840).
• Provide technical sales support and after-sales technical support.
• Carry out full machine installation and customer training.

Skills

CNC programming

Excellent communication

Health and safety adherence

Tools

Siemens 840

Job description

Matrix is currently seeking an experienced Applications Engineer.

The ideal candidate should have experience with CNC (3 5 axis) machine tool programming and setting.

Responsibilities

• Be able to understand and write CNC programs, mainly Siemens 840.
• Grinding / Machining components to drawing.
• Machine programming and setup for Grinding of sample customer parts.
• Development of processes to optimise machine cycles.
• Installation of NC standard machine cycles and operational data.
• Full functional testing of machines made at Matrix, to internal test procedures.
• Prepare machine and associated equipment for PDI and installation at customers works.
• Carry out full Machine installation, test and customer training at customers works, globally.
• Provide technical sales support to Matrix team, Time studies, Tooling etc.
• Provide customer with after sales technical support.
• Assist with product improvements / development.
  
  

This position requires a well-motivated, confident Applications Engineer who can demonstrate the following;

• Carry out duties in a safe structured manner, adhering to health and safety requirements.
• Must be open to travel and work at any of our global customers facilities.
• Excellent communication skills to train customers in the use of our machines and provide support.
• Have good experience of programming and setting CNC machines. (Siemens Controls Preferred).
• Experience of grinding would be an advantage (Threads, Worms, Gears).
• Capable of reading component drawings and working to tolerances required.
• Experienced programmer / Setter (3 - 5 Axis) CNC machines (Siemens 840D is of advantage).
• Basic ability to read machine parts lists, assembly and mechanical drawings, basic ability to read electrical drawings would be an advantage.
• Be capable of completing and submitting reports or documentation in a timely manner.
• Competent in the use of office software products and workstation use.
  
  

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Healthcare scheme
• On-site parking
• 33 days holiday per year
  
  

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