Applications Engineer CNC Programming

Kensington Consulting Ltd; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical, dental, and vision cover

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Life and disability insurance

Additional benefits available

Job summary

Kensington Consulting Ltd in Long Island, NY is partnering with a leading CNC machine tool manufacturer to recruit an Applications Engineer.

You will program and operate CNC machines, develop processes, deliver training, and provide on-site and remote technical support to customers.

Qualifications

• CNC machining or Applications Engineering experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Customer-facing experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC machines (Swiss-type lathes).
• Run customer parts for prove-out and testing.
• Develop machining processes and tooling strategies.
• Deliver customer training and support.
• Assist with machine installation and setup.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support.
• Support internal sales and distributor teams.

Skills

CNC machining

Customer-facing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Swiss-type lathes

Job description

We are partnering with a leading CNC machine tool manufacturer to recruit an Applications Engineer based in Long Island, New York.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on CNC specialist to join a growing organisation, supporting customers with programming, process development, and machine optimisation.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring customers achieve maximum performance from their equipment, working across installations, training, and ongoing technical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC machines (Swiss-type lathes)
• Run customer parts for prove-out and testing
• Develop machining processes and tooling strategies
• Deliver customer training and support
• Assist with machine installation and setup
• Provide remote and on-site technical support
• Support internal sales and distributor teams

Requirements

• CNC machining or applications engineering experience
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Customer-facing experience preferred
• Willingness to travel

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, dental, and vision cover
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional benefits available

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