5-Axis CNC Applications Engineer – Training & Field Support

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Austin, TX is seeking an Application Engineer specializing in CNC machine tools to bridge engineering, sales, and support with expert guidance on machine capabilities, tooling, programming, and process improvements.

You will provide on-site training, technical support, and hands-on optimization for customers and dealers, traveling up to 50% as required. A strong 5-axis background is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on 5-axis CNC machining experience.
• Strong understanding of 5-axis functions (TWP, TCP, WSEC).
• Proficiency in CAM programming for 5-axis milling.
• Fanuc control experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Recent experience as CNC Machinist or Applications Engineer.
• Advanced CNC operation capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Machine Tool Technology or Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level support for CNC machines, 5-axis functions and data editing.
• Provide on-site technical training for customers and dealers.
• Provide expert advice and product recommendations to assist sales.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and dealer personnel via phone, email, or video meeting platform.
• Produce technical documentation to inform the factory of desired functional changes to machines.
• Create content for trade shows and dealer open houses that is relevant to Matsuura’s target markets.
• Assist in the packaging and moving of machines and other related equipment required for trade shows.
• Travel up to 50% of the time based on customer and business needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC machining

CAM programming

Fanuc control

Reading drawings

On-site training

Team collaboration

Macro programming

Renishaw probing

G-code editing

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Technical degree in Machine Tool Technology

Tools

CAM software

Renishaw probing

Microsoft Office

G-code editing

Job description

Socket.dev in Austin, TX is seeking an Application Engineer specializing in CNC machine tools to bridge engineering, sales, and support with expert guidance on machine capabilities, tooling, programming, and process improvements.

You will provide on-site training, technical support, and hands-on optimization for customers and dealers, traveling up to 50% as required. A strong 5-axis background is essential.