Applications Engineer

Techequip; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Company paid holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morris Group, Inc. seeks a CNC Machine Tools Applications Engineer to support customers and the sales team in Indianapolis. You will design, own, and implement custom solutions for CNC automation and robotics, with emphasis on training and demonstrations.

You will develop manufacturing solutions, write reports, and provide post-sale support while collaborating with the sales team to grow revenue streams across our regional territory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on machining experience with CNC processes.
• Strong ability to program CNC machines and develop processes.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of tooling and ancillary machining equipment.
• Frequent regional travel with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Part programming of CNC machines and process development.
• Conduct pre-sale activities including customer visits and opportunity evaluation.
• Draft accurate cost estimates and write engineering reports.
• Program and set up CNC lathes and mills with automation/robotics.
• Develop demonstrations and train users on CNC machines and robots.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of product lines represented by the company.

Skills

CNC programming

Process development

Part programming

Customer training

Automation/robotics

Pre-sale activities

Cost estimation

Technical reports

Tools

MasterCam

Esprit

Job description

Join a USA Today Top Workplace!

Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Technical Equipment is a key distributor of advanced machine tools and related technology in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

We provide engineering and support services for manufacturers of precision machined parts in all industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, energy, medical, and firearms. We are committed to helping our customers gain a competitive edge in the global marketplace by providing the most sophisticated automated machine tools and robotics automation available.

Summary of Responsibility:

The team is looking for an upbeat and passionate CNC Machine Tools Applications Engineer to support our customers and internal sales team. Working alongside the sales team, this role will take an innovative, hands‑on approach to CNC manufacturing, while designing, owning, and implementing custom manufacturing solutions for our customers. This role will have direct responsibility for developing solutions, training, and supporting our team and our customers’ technical needs in the CNC arena. With a strong emphasis on automated solutions, robotics, and training, you will define and build the organizational support needed to grow new and existing revenue streams.

What You Will Contribute:

• Part programming of CNC Machine Tools, process development, and customer training.
• Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, and part processing recommendations
• Drafting accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications
• Programming and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills with automation and robotics.
• Developing/implementing customer demonstrations and training users in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes and robots.
• Possessing and maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company.

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Strong hands‑on machining background with at least 5 years of demonstrated ability in process development and programming of CNC machines.
• Confirmed working knowledge of MasterCam and/or Esprit software is preferred.
• Excellent customer service and effective interpersonal skills required.
• Tooling and ancillary machining equipment knowledge is a must.
• Frequent travel throughout our regional territory; some overnight travel required.

What’s in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive compensation plan
• Market driven comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off, starting with 23 paid days off in your first year.
• 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.

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.
• Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.
• Ability to 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.

Indianapolis, IN

Requisition: 1765C