Application Engineer

Makino,-Inc; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous benefits

Ongoing training

Job summary

Makino, Inc. in Mason, OH is seeking an Applications Engineer for Production Machinery to design, plan, and integrate machinery into customer operations. You will analyze requirements, apply Makino products, and develop machining solutions to support customer success.

Responsibilities include evaluating part geometry, developing solutions, creating CNC tool paths, and providing post-sale technical support. Travel up to 30% for on-site work and trade shows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or mold & die apprenticeship preferred.
• Basic CNC knowledge and hands-on machining experience.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Professional presence with strong customer interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer part geometry to determine optimal machining processes, including tooling selection, cutting time, and surface finish.
• Develop solutions using Makino equipment and third-party products; integrate, test, and document results.
• Create and edit CNC tool paths for customer applications and demonstrations.
• Prepare and execute pre-sale cutting demonstrations to support sales efforts and differentiate Makino's technology.
• Provide post-sale technical support through on-site visits, training, and troubleshooting.
• Represent Makino at regional and national trade shows with live demonstrations and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and other departments to provide technical expertise.
• Stay current with die/mold technology and machining innovations through training and industry events.

Skills

Basic CNC knowledge

Machining experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or mold & die apprenticeship

Job description

Applications Engineer - Production Machinery Location: Mason, OH

Makino is a global leader in metal-cutting and machining technology. Our advanced machine tool solutions help manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, medical, die/mold, and other industries achieve the highest levels of precision and efficiency.

Position Summary

The Applications Engineer designs, plans, and integrates machinery, equipment, and processes into customer manufacturing operations. This role analyzes customer requirements, applies Makino products and peripheral technologies, and develops machining solutions to support customer success.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer part geometry to determine optimal machining processes, including tooling selection, cutting time, and surface finish.
• Develop solutions using Makino equipment and third-party products; integrate, test, and document results.
• Create and edit CNC tool paths for customer applications and demonstrations.
• Prepare and execute pre-sale cutting demonstrations to support sales efforts and differentiate Makino's technology.
• Provide post-sale technical support through on-site visits, training, and troubleshooting.
• Represent Makino at regional and national trade shows with live demonstrations and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and other departments to provide technical expertise.
• Stay current with die/mold technology and machining innovations through training and industry events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree in a technical field or completion of a mold making/tool & die apprenticeship preferred.
• Basic CNC knowledge and hands-on machining experience.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Professional presence with strong customer interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

We believe that the interests of our company and people are inseparable, and we are committed to developing a diverse team of creative and independent professionals. Employees enjoy a stable work environment from a company with years of success and growth in the machine tool industry.

Makino offers competitive pay, generous benefits and ongoing training.

Makino is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities