Applications Engineer

Morris Great Lakes; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Health benefits (zero premium medical)

3+ Weeks Vacation to Start

10 Company Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company n

Tuition reimbursement

Employee appreciation events and perks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morris Great Lakes is seeking an Applications Engineer to coordinate, plan, design and install machinery in an industrial setting. You will perform CNC programming/setup, develop turnkey proposals, and train customers on CNC machining centers and lathes, with 80/20 travel to customer sites.

The role requires a technical degree and 3+ years of machine programming experience, plus Fanuc and Mitsubishi control know-how. Okuma & Tsugami familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 year Technical Degree in Manufacturing Technology preferred.
• 3+ years of machine programming and set-up experience (Okuma/Tsugami experience preferred).
• Fanuc control experience.
• Mitsubishi control experience.
• CAM programming experience.
• G & M Code programming experience.
• Tolerance for travel and overnight stays (Home/Customer Sites -> 80/20 split).
• Willingness to be trained into other machines beyond Okuma & Tsugami.

Responsibilities

• Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey proposals.
• Making accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Programming and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills.
• Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, and/ or multi-tasking machines.
• Possessing and maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company.

Skills

Machine programming

CNC setup

Fanuc control

Mitsubishi control

CAM programming

G & M Code programming

Travel willingness

Cross-training on additional machines

Education

2 year Technical Degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Okuma/Tsugami experience

G & M Code tooling

Job description

Summary of Responsibility

As an Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for coordinating, planning, designing and installing machinery or equipment in an industrial environment using state-of-the-art instruments, advanced computer systems and knowledge of programming and engineering. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

What You Will Contribute:

• Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey proposals

• Making accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications

• Programing and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills

• Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, and/ or multi-tasking machines

• Possessing and maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company

Qualifications and Competencies

• 2 year Technical Degree in Manufacturing Technology (Preferred)

• 3+ years of Machine Programming and Set-Up Experience (Okuma/Tsugami Experience Preferred)

• Fanuc Control Experience

• Mitsubishi Control Experience

• CAM Programming Experience

• G & M Code Programming Experience

• Tolerance for travel and overnight stays (Home/Customer Sites -> 80/20 split)

• Willingness to be trained into other machines beyond our flagship lines, Okuma & Tsugami.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary

• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance

• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start

• 10 Company Paid Holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee appreciation events and perks

• Employee Assistance Program

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.

• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.

• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.

• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.

• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.

• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

Safety-sensitive Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.

• Must work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.

• Must have strong hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.

• Must work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.