Applications Engineer - CNC Automation

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK CNC machine tool distributor is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer for their Automation Team. This field-based role offers a competitive salary, car, and benefits, along with significant opportunities for training and career progression in CNC automation.

Benefits

Structured progression

Hands-on training in robotics and automation software

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in applications or advanced machining.
• Comfortable with customer-facing responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of 5-axis and/or multitasking machines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commission integrated CNC and robotic solutions across the UK.
• Support customers from pre-sale to installation and training.

Skills

CNC programming

Customer-facing responsibilities

Technical problem-solving

Education

Apprenticeship-trained CNC engineer

Tools

Fanuc control

Siemens

Heidenhain

Fusion 360

Job description

Job Description

Applications Engineer – CNC Automation

£40,000 – £50,000 DOE + Car + Benefits

Field-based / Commutable to Coventry

A UK-based CNC machine tool distributor is looking to appoint an experienced Applications Engineer to join their specialist Automation Team. This role involves developing and commissioning integrated CNC and robotic solutions across the UK, with a focus on supporting customers from pre-sale to installation and training.

Applicants must have a strong background in CNC programming, including setting, operating and tooling across turning and milling. Fanuc control experience is essential, and knowledge of Siemens, Heidenhain or Fusion 360 is an advantage.

Previous exposure to robot programming is desirable but not essential—training will be provided.

This is a field-based position with regular time spent at the company’s Coventry facility. Candidates must live within a commutable distance of Coventry and hold a full UK driving licence.

Key Requirements:

Time-served CNC engineer (apprenticeship-trained)

Minimum 5 years’ experience in applications or advanced machining

Strong understanding of 5-axis and/or multitasking machines

Comfortable with customer-facing responsibilities and technical problem-solving

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in CNC automation with a well-regarded and growing organisation, offering structured progression, hands-on training in robotics and automation software, and a strong benefits package.

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