CNC Applications Engineer – Global Travel

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

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.