Application Engineer

AgileGrid Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Medical and dental insurance

Vision rider with medical coverage

Paid vacation, sick, and personal time

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Aflac coverage options

Job summary

Synerfac Technical Staffing is recruiting on behalf of a leading CNC machine tool organization. The Applications Engineer will support customer applications, machine installations, and CNC programming, with a focus on Swiss-type CNC lathes.

This full-time position requires travel for customer visits, demonstrations, and on-site support. You will help customers move from an application requirement to a proven machining process, develop programs and tooling approaches, and provide training and

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining or applications engineering, including programming.
• Familiarity with Swiss-type CNC lathes is valuable.
• Ability to interpret part drawings, apply strong math, and assess machining needs.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; able to train and support in person or by phone.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC machines, with emphasis on Swiss-type lathe.
• Run customer parts for prove-outs, demonstrations, and time studies.
• Develop processes for customer applications and recommend equipment.
• Train customers on machine operation and provide on-site support.

Skills

CNC machining

Swiss-type lathe

Programming

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Job description

About The Company

Synerfac Technical Staffing is recruiting on behalf of a leading CNC machine tool organization. The company works with customers and industry partners to support the successful application of advanced machine tools in manufacturing environments. Its team combines technical expertise with hands-on customer service, helping clients evaluate equipment, develop machining processes, and get their production operations running effectively. This is an opportunity to join an organization focused on practical solutions, strong customer relationships, and the continued growth of its CNC applications capabilities.

About The Company

Synerfac Technical Staffing is recruiting on behalf of a leading CNC machine tool organization. The company works with customers and industry partners to support the successful application of advanced machine tools in manufacturing environments. Its team combines technical expertise with hands-on customer service, helping clients evaluate equipment, develop machining processes, and get their production operations running effectively. This is an opportunity to join an organization focused on practical solutions, strong customer relationships, and the continued growth of its CNC applications capabilities.

About The Role

The Applications Engineer will support customer applications, machine installations, and CNC programming, with a focus on Swiss-type CNC lathes. This full-time position is scheduled Monday through Friday and requires travel for customer visits, demonstrations, and on-site support. The role is suited to an experienced CNC professional who enjoys combining programming and machining expertise with customer interaction.

You will help customers move from an application requirement to a proven machining process. This includes reviewing part requirements, developing programs and tooling approaches, running customer parts, and supporting machine setup and operation. You will also provide training and technical guidance to customers, dealers, and sales colleagues. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Candidates should have experience in CNC machining and/or applications engineering, including programming and operating CNC machines. Familiarity with Swiss-type CNC lathes is valuable. You should be able to interpret part prints and manufacturing drawings, apply strong mathematical skills, and use sound CNC programming knowledge to assess machining requirements and develop workable processes.

Strong communication and customer service skills are important, along with the ability to explain technical information clearly. The successful candidate will be comfortable providing training, demonstrations, and technical support in person and by phone. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel for customer visits and demonstrations are required. The ability to work collaboratively with customers, dealers, and sales teams is essential.

Responsibilities

Program and operate CNC machines, with an emphasis on Swiss-type CNC lathes. Run customer parts for prove-outs, demonstrations, and time studies, assessing results and helping establish reliable machining methods. Develop processes for customer applications and recommend appropriate equipment and tooling based on part requirements.

Train customers on machine operation and setup, and conduct demonstrations both in-house and at customer locations. Provide responsive technical support by phone and in person, assisting customers as they work through application, programming, setup, or operating questions. Support dealers and sales teams with technical evaluations, application reviews, and relevant equipment or process guidance. Travel as needed to support installations, demonstrations, training, and customer applications.

Benefits

The benefits package includes competitive pay commensurate with experience, a 401(k) plan with an employer matching contribution, and medical and dental insurance. A vision rider is included with medical coverage. Additional offerings include paid vacation, sick, and personal time; paid holidays; life insurance; and long-term disability insurance. Aflac coverage is available at group rates and is portable. The position also offers the opportunity to develop your expertise and grow with a leading CNC machine tool organization.

Equal Opportunity

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