CNC Application Engineer

Actalent; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a CNC Application Engineer to ensure operational capability of Murata CNC systems and load/unload automation. You will travel to customer facilities for installations, acceptance runs, and operator training, while applying CAD/CAM tooling and Fanuc software to develop robust engineering solutions.

The role requires hands-on programming, tooling setup, and process validation to meet strict quality and cycle-time targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelors-level degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years of CNC metal cutting/milling/turning experience.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of tooling and end-user applications across automotive, aerospace, medical, consumer sectors.

Responsibilities

• Install probes, tooling, fixtures for turnkey or demo projects.
• Create CNC programs manually or with CadCam software.
• Set up machines and validate processes to meet quality and cycle-time targets.
• Train customer operators and provide training materials.
• Travel to customer sites domestically and internationally for runoffs and installations.
• Troubleshoot machine issues including surface finish, chip control, and tool life.
• Support Proposal Engineering in selecting tooling for projects.

Skills

CNC programming

Troubleshooting & runoffs

Operator training

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Application engineering

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: CNC Application Engineer

Job Description

Responsible for the fulfillment side of our CNC Machine sales by ensuring we meet the operational capability of all lines of Murata CNC machine and integrated product load/unload systems. Apply the latest process techniques, tooling, Fanuc, and other software to develop robust engineering solutions for our customers. Travel to customer facilities for installation, CPK acceptance runoffs, and customer machine operator training. Perform machine troubleshooting analysis as required.

Responsibilities

• Install measuring probes, PPG, and other process specific peripheral components.
• Install and qualify appropriate tooling and work holding for turnkey or customer demo projects.
• Create CNC programs manually and/or by using CadCam programming software.
• Set up machine and validate process to ensure it meets customers' quality and cycle time requirements.
• Handle customer requests such as tool monitoring, redundant tooling, parametric programming, tool setter usage, and automation.
• Perform machine acceptance runoff with the customer present at our facility and then duplicate at their facility after installation.
• Post acceptance, provide customer personnel with machine operator training instruction and materials.
• Travel to customer facilities internationally to perform and/or assist with machine runoffs and operator training.
• Maintain project schedules and meet customer deadlines. Communicate tactfully with customers and co-workers.
• Attend Proposal Engineering meetings to review new projects.
• Troubleshoot machine process issues such as surface finish issues, chip control, tool life, etc.
• Troubleshoot loader programs and cycle tables.
• Set up PPG, including changing out fixtures, adjusting transducers, performing gage R&R, and setting up/programming feedback to the machine.
• Work with Proposal Engineering group to select tooling for all projects.

Essential Skills

• CNC programming
• Troubleshooting and runoffs
• Operator training
• Blueprint reading
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Application engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree from a technical school preferred
• 7+ years of experience on CNC Metal Cutting machines and turning applications
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of tooling and end-user applications in the Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, and Consumer industries
• Valid drivers license and good driving record
• Eligibility to obtain a passport for international travel

Work Environment

The position involves bidding on automation projects for manufacturing companies. Our client is a world leader in machine tool technology, CNC, and automated material handling systems. It requires up to 50-75% travel, including domestic and international. The work environment is dynamic, involving the latest in automation, machine tool, and technology, encompassing giga factories, greenfield projects, AGVs, and various automation systems and OEM applications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
healthcare, 401k, PTO Common benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan often with a company match, paid time off.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.