Applications Engineer - Metal Machining

TalentTech Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering software company in the UK is seeking an Applications Engineer to implement CAM solutions and support customers with technical queries. The ideal candidate will possess strong CNC programming skills and have experience with modern CAM systems. This position offers a salary between £28,000 to £35,000, hybrid working, and excellent benefits including a car allowance and bonuses.

Benefits

12% personal bonus

Company bonus

6k car allowance

Healthcare

25 days holiday plus stats

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of CNC programming.
• Experience with advanced mill-turn and 5 axis machines is a plus.
• Knowledge of writing and editing post-processor G-code.

Responsibilities

• Implement CAM software solutions for customers.
• Write custom post-processor G-code for CNC machines.
• Deliver training and product demonstrations.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM systems knowledge

Strong communication skills

Driving license

Logic programming

Tools

SolidCAM

Fusion 360

Mastercam

FANUC controller

Job description

Applications Engineer - Metal Machining

Engineering & Manufacturing Production CAD/CAM Software

Locations: Leamington Spa, Fareham, Caldicot, Aylesbury, Belfast

Salary: 28,000 - 35,000 basic salary + 12% Personal bonus + Company Bonus + 6k Car Allowance + Other Benefits + Hybrid Working (1 - 2 days office, 1 - 2 days WFH, 1 - 2 days with customers)

• Have you got CAD / CAM programming experience in the metal sector, looking for a new challenge?
• Familiar with CNC programming and modifying post-processor G-code?
• Perhaps you fancy something a little more hands-off and away from the shopfloor?

We have an outstanding opportunity for an engineer looking to step into a unique position. Offering a brilliant earning & career potential.

The Company recruiting for the Applications Engineer:

• An established and growing engineering software business.
• Grown considerably recently and due to their success are looking to strengthen its engineering manufacturing/production software team further.
• In exchange for your engineering experience, they can offer a very rewarding career with excellent training and benefits package.

Your Role as an Applications Engineer:

• Implementing a range of CAM software solutions into new and existing customers.
• Writing and commissioning custom post-processor G-codes for a variety of CNC machines from simple 3 axis mills, through to 5 axis, complex mill turn and sliding head machines.
• Delivering training and product demonstrations to numerous customers across the UK.
• Provide CAM consultancy programming services for complex components.
• Meeting with & speaking daily to a range of stakeholders, from mechanical engineers through to procurement managers and board level personnel.
• Supporting new and existing customers with technical queries and best practice advice.

Ideal Background for the Applications Engineer Position:

• The role requires an excellent understanding of CNC programming.
• Experience with advanced mill-turn, sliding head and 5 axis machines is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of one or more modern CAM systems from practical use such as SolidCAM, CAMWorks, Fusion 360, Mastercam, EDGEcam, hyperMILL, DELMIA.
• Knowledge of at least one mainstream machine controller such as FANUC, HEIDENHAIN or Siemens is essential.
• Knowledge of basic logic programming in any language is highly advantageous, but C# is preferable.
• Prior experience in writing and editing post-processor G-code is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and presenting skills.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Willing and able to travel to one of the offices above at least twice per week.
• Right to work in the UK indefinitely as no sponsorship is available.

The Package for the Applications Engineer:

• 28,000 - 35,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• 12% Personal bonus + Company Bonus.
• 6k Car Allowance.
• Hybrid working role split between office, home, and customer sites.
• Pension, mobile, laptop/tablet, healthcare.
• 25 days holiday plus stats (increasing with time served).

Please apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria.

Dave is the main point of contact for the role.

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