Applications Engineer — Precision Machining Systems

Torrey Holistics; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

EMAG LLC, a member of the EMAG Group, seeks an Applications Engineer for Precision Machining Systems in Michigan. You will translate customer needs into technical solutions and build competitive quotations.

Join a team that collaborates across Sales, Engineering, and Operations to ensure feasibility and value. Expect domestic and international travel to support customers and projects.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in technical sales, applications engineering, or machinery/system integration.

Responsibilities

• Turn customer needs into solutions.
• Break down RFQs, prints, and specs to define process steps and tolerances.
• Prepare complete, technically sound quotations under guidance of Technical Sales Manager.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm feasibility, costs, and lead times.
• Collaborate across Sales, Engineering, and Operations to clarify scope and validate risks and costs.
• Create proposal packages, technical documentation, and customer-facing content.
• Support presentations and technical discussions—on-site or remote.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Technical sales

Applications engineering

Machining systems experience

Communication skills

Costing / pricing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CNC Automation Solutions

Job description

Join EMAG as an Applications Engineer — Precision Machining SystemsAt EMAG LLC, part of the international EMAG Group, you’ll elevate your craft through hands-on challenges, mentorship, and global collaboration. We offer a standout benefits package: a strong 401(k) match and a $0 employee premium for medical, dental, and vision coverage.What you’ll doTurn customer needs into solutionsBreak down RFQs, prints, and specs to define process steps and tolerances.Map conceptual process flows, draft system layouts, and run early simulations.Select the right technologies: turning, grinding, gear hobbing/grinding, ECM/PECM, laser processing, robotics, and automation.Build winning proposalsPrepare complete, technically sound quotations under the guidance of the Technical Sales Manager.Develop cost sheets and pricing inputs; evaluate manufacturing cost structures for competitiveness and margin.Coordinate with suppliers to confirm feasibility, costs, and lead times.Collaborate across teamsPartner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to clarify scope and validate risks and costs.Participate in cross-functional reviews to ensure feasibility and alignment with standards and goals.Create proposal packages, technical documentation, and customer-facing content.Elevate our technical edgeInterpret engineering drawings to identify critical features.Track emerging technologies and competitive trends.Continuously improve tools, workflows, and documentation within Technical Sales.Engage with customersSupport presentations and technical discussions—on-site or remote.Travel domestically and internationally as needed.What you bringBachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).2–5+ years in technical sales, applications engineering, or machinery/system integration.Experience with machining systems, manufacturing processes, or capital equipment (strongly preferred).Excellent communication—able to make complex engineering topics clear.Core competenciesData analysis and manipulation for sizing and costing.Mechanical engineering/design fundamentals; product design exposure.Budgeting and forecasting to support pricing strategy.Process development across machining, ECM/PECM, laser, and automation.Tools & techCNC Automation Solutions.