Application Engineer - Machine Tool

Alexander Daniels Global; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels Global is seeking a Machine Tool Applications Engineer in the Cincinnati, OH area. You will serve as a customer-facing technical expert, delivering application support, installation, and training for our CNC machine tool products while traveling to manufacturing sites.

You will develop hardware and software solutions, configure products on CNC tools, and provide both customer and internal training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years hands-on CNC machine tools operation and programming experience.
• Strong CNC programming (G/M code) and electrical/PLC knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing/automation issues and implement software solutions.
• ITAR data access eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver application, installation, training, and support for CNC machine tool products.
• Travel to customer sites to understand challenges and tailor hardware/software solutions.
• Install and configure products on CNC machine tools and provide trainings.
• Collaborate with Service, Marketing, National Sales, and product teams; support launches and quotations.

Skills

CNC programming

Electrical systems

PLCs

Wiring

Schematic interpretation

CAD/CAM

Solid modeling

GD&T

Engineering drawings

MS Office

Project coordination

Multiple CNC platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Solid modeling software

Job description

POSITION SNAPSHOT: The Machine Tool Applications Engineer serves as a customer-facing technical expert responsible for delivering application, installation, training, and commercial support for our client's machine tool products. Based out of the Cincinnati, Ohio region, this highly travel-oriented role works directly with manufacturing customers across a variety of industries to understand operational challenges, develop tailored hardware and software solutions, install and configure our client's products on CNC machine tools, and provide both customer and internal product training. The position also collaborates closely with Customer Service, Marketing, National Sales, and international product development team, while supporting product launches, generating quotations and presentations, and representing the company at trade shows.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent industry experience, along with at least three years of hands-on experience operating and programming CNC machine tools. Strong technical expertise in CNC programming (G/M code), electrical systems, PLCs, wiring, relays, and schematic interpretation is required. The successful candidate must be capable of independently troubleshooting complex manufacturing and automation issues, implementing software solutions, and supporting customers in production environments. Eligibility to access ITAR-controlled data is also required.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with excellent customer-facing communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience with CAD/CAM and solid modeling software, multiple CNC machine platforms and control systems, and custom macro or parametric programming. Additional key requirements include proficiency in GD&T and engineering drawings, technical documentation and presentation development, Microsoft Office and general IT knowledge, project organization, scheduling, customer coordination, and the ability to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. The position offers a compensation range of approximately $85,000 to $105,000 annually, depending on experience level and location.