Application Engineer 2

Makino Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Wellness resources

Job summary

Makino Inc. is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to solve complex technical challenges and work directly with customers.

You will partner with customers and internal teams to deliver machining solutions from concept to optimization, combining hands-on work with problem solving and customer interaction. The role involves supporting turnkey projects, collaborating with sales and service teams, and providing post-sale CNC programming, process setup, and operator training at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in Applications Engineering or similar customer-facing role.
• Strong CNC knowledge and programming experience (5-axis preferred).
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to customers.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support turnkey/sharekey projects and ensure successful delivery.
• Work directly with customers to understand application needs and develop solutions.
• Provide post-sale support including CNC programming, part processing, and process setup.
• Lead or support training at customer sites and Makino facilities.
• Troubleshoot machine and application issues with Field Service Engineers.
• Support pre-sale activities such as test cuts, time studies, and technical discussions.

Skills

Applications Engineering

Customer-facing

CNC programming

5-axis CNC

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

At Makino, we're looking for a Senior Applications Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers. In this role, you'll partner with customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality machining solutions-from initial concepts through implementation and optimization. If you like a mix of hands-on work, problem-solving, and customer interaction, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

What You'll Do

• Supporting turnkey/sharekey projects and ensuring successful delivery
• Working directly with customers to understand application needs and develop solutions
• Providing post-sale support, including:
  • CNC programming and part processing
  • Process setup and optimization
  • Operator training
• Leading or supporting training at customer sites and Makino facilities
• Troubleshooting machine and application issues alongside Field Service Engineers
• Supporting pre-sale activities such as test cuts, time studies, and technical discussions
• Collaborating with Sales, Service, and Applications teams to solve customer challenges

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience in a similar industry
• Experience in Applications Engineering or a similar technical, customer-facing role
• Strong CNC knowledge and programming experience (5-axis preferred)
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to customers
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Location & Travel

Ideally based within 2 hours of Auburn Hills, MI We may consider candidates outside this range based on experience Regional travel required, with occasional national travel

Why Makino?

• Work with advanced machining technology and complex applications
• Be part of a collaborative, technical team
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of customer challenges and industries
• Opportunity to grow and advance your career

At Makino, we invest in our people-offering competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while working with industry-leading technology. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance and continuous learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources

Makino is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics as defined by federal, state, or local law.