Applications Engineer

TRUMPF France; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Employer-paid vision premiums

HSA contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 company holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

TRUMPF Inc. in Farmington, CT is seeking an Applications Engineer responsible for customer demonstrations, time studies, and post-sales support across the Sales and Applications areas, focusing on punching and combination machines.

You will train customers, analyze producibility, support with digital solutions, and travel about 25% to USA, Mexico, and Canada, collaborating with product centers and TRUMPF subsidiaries to shape bending technology offerings.

Qualifications

• Sheet metal experience and TRUMPF product knowledge are desirable.
• CAD and programming experience are preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and production software systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct best in class customer product and production flow demonstrations at trade shows with a focus on Punching and combination machines.
• Provide customer application and sales support utilizing TRUMPF digital solutions.
• Perform parts analysis for producibility and time studies and produce customer sample parts.
• Continuously enhance technology knowledge through training and testing of the machine.
• Be responsible for the assigned technology in the production showroom environment.
• Organize and provide customer product training focused on programming and operating equipment.
• Consult and demonstrate Industry 4.0 solutions using hardware/software/services to become the go-to expert.
• Collaborate with product centers and TRUMPF subsidiaries to feedback on product development for bending technology.
• Travel approximately 25% with focus in USA, Mexico and Canada.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

TRUMPF product knowledge

CAD

Programming

Machine tool knowledge

Production software systems

Education

Two-year technical degree

Job description

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?Applications Engineer will perform essential functions for the Sales, Applications areas in the form of product demonstrations, time studies, and post sales customer applications support. Besides the functional responsibility of applications for customer demos, will also work with customers after installation with startup and production support.Duties & ResponsibilitiesConduct best in class customer product and production flow demonstrations and attend trade shows to increase product sales with a focus on Punching and combination machinesProvide customer application & sales support utilizing TRUMPF digital solutionsPerform parts analysis for producibility / time studies and produce customer sample partsContinuously excel the technology knowledge by participating in training and testing functions of the machineBe responsible for the assigned technology in the production showroom environmentOrganize and provide customer product training courses with a focus on programming and operating equipmentConsult and demonstrate latest machine technology related solutions for Industry 4.0. Utilization of all hardware / software / services that pertain to the technology to become a resident expert / go to person for the technologyCollaborate with product centers and other TRUMPF subsidiaries to provide feedback on product development / improvement ideas for existing or new products in the field of bending technologyTravel estimate is 25% as average, with focus in USA, Mexico and CanadaExperience & EducationSheet metal experience and / or TRUMPF product knowledge a plus. Experience with CAD, programming and machine tool product knowledge desired. Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and production software systems. Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal are required as this position involves extensive contact with customers and sales representatives. Ability to regularly lift 40 lbs. and willing to operate forklifts / overhead cranes.Minimum 2-year technical school degree with a solid math background or the suitable equivalent of education and work experience.Pay & BenefitsRetirement: 401(k) with generous company matchHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and 100% employer-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan guidance to support your continued learningFamily Support: Paid family and parental leave programs, plus comprehensive reproductive and family health resourcesWork-Life Balance: Paid time off available from day one, plus 11 paid company holidaysIncome Protection: Company-paid life insurance at two times base salary, along with short- and long-term disability coverageAdditional Programs: Gym membership subsidy, employee referral bonuses, recognition awards, and a scholarship program for employees' childrenPay Range: $34.43 - $46.59/HourTRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or at [e-mail] . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and can not be used to inquire about the status of application.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.