CNC Application Engineer

SW North America, Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machining solutions provider seeks an experienced CNC Application Engineer to support their machines and provide turnkey solutions. Responsibilities include developing CNC programs, training customers, and troubleshooting equipment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in setting up and programming CNC machines, and the role involves significant travel. This position offers opportunities to work on-site and abroad, representing the company in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience setting up four and five axis machining centers and CNC Programming.
• Experience with a wide range of machine tools including lathe, mill, and grinding.
• Preferred experience with robot and cell automation including PLC and networking.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate tooling and fixture design concepts.
• Develop and execute CNC programs based on project inputs.
• Train customers on the use and operation of equipment.

Skills

CNC programming

Critical thinking

Troubleshooting

Machine tooling

Tools

NX

Mastercam

Solidworks

Minitab

Job description

The CNC Application Engineer will have the responsibility to provide support for SW North America machines, and turnkey solutions. Support is not limited to creating processes, toolpaths, programs, documents, and showroom demonstrations. Actively troubleshoot equipment to meet or exceed statistical expectations and cycle times. Review tooling and fixture design concepts. Utilize software such as NX, Solidworks, Mastercam, or Minitab. Provide formal and informal training to the customer. Be able to execute the above functions on-site, and also abroad. Communicate and work with cross‑functional teams. Participate in trade shows or other promotional events. Interact with customers and represent SW in a professional manner.

The Application Engineer performs a variety of duties, including, but not limited to:

• Evaluate tooling, time studies, and fixture design concepts.
• Participate in project feasibility reviews.
• Develop and execute CNC programs based on project inputs.
• Work with NX, or Mastercam to create and verify toolpaths when applicable. Ensure that path is free of collisions, and clearance is met.
• Validate that manufacturing process meets or exceeds statistical specifications within the targeted cycle time.
• Troubleshoot the process and its inputs if necessary. Use critical thinking skills or root cause analysis. Interpret CMM reports and draw conclusions.
• Create documents and deliverables per job requirements.
• Assist the training group in developing material as needed.
• Train a wide variety of customers, on‑site and off‑site. This entails use and operation of the equipment, as well as programming.
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Abilities:

• 5+ years’ experience setting up four and five axis machining centers and CNC Programming.
• Experience with a wide range of machine tools; lathe, mill, grinding, 5-axis applications, and multi‑spindle horizontal machining centers.
• Experience with robot and cell automation including PLC, networking and peripheral devices, preferred.
• A high percentage, estimated at 35% or greater, of travel is expected for this position

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

The ability to lift up to 40lbs of customer workpieces and cutting tools on a regular and repetitive basis is required