CNC Applications Engineer

OptiPro Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OptiPro Systems is seeking a CNC Applications Engineer to develop new products and support current manufacturing processes. You will troubleshoot and program existing machines, ensuring efficiency and quality.

The role involves providing technical support to production teams and collaborating with Sales and Customer Service. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years CNC machining experience and a degree in engineering.

We offer a full-time position on-site in Ontario, NY.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with hands on CNC machining.
• Experience with programming Fagor controls and software logic desired.
• Machining experience with ceramics and other exotic brittle materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the production team on various production jobs.
• Implement process efficiencies for current production parts.
• Support both the Sales team and Customer service team with technical input.

Skills

CNC machining

Mastercam programming

Fagor controls

5 Axis machine kinetics

Interpret engineering drawings

Strong communication skills

Education

AS or BS in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title

CNC Applications Engineer

Compensation

$85,000- $90,000 annually

Location

On-site in Ontario, NY

Employment Type

Full-Time Exempt

Work Hours

Exempt employees are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per workweek and such additional hours as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of their position and meet business and operational demands. The standard workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Position Summary

The CNC Applications Engineer is responsible for developing new products and programs that will generate future growth for the organization and supporting the existing manufacturing processes within the production environment. They will be required to operate, troubleshoot, and program the existing OptiPro machines that are used in production. They must be open to learning the OptiPro platform to develop a deep technical understanding of the current machine platforms. The CNC Applications Engineer will collaborate with a dynamic team to learn and grow the production area within OptiPro Systems. In addition, they will also support the Sales and Customer Service team through training (either On Site or travelling to a customer) to enable machine sales and customer satisfaction with existing customers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the production team on various production jobs within the department, effectively problem-solving issues that arise during production runs.
• Implement process efficiencies for current production parts.
• Develop quotes for new customer inquiries and be able to run prototype parts that will lead to production parts in the future.
• Support both the Sales team and Customer service team with technical input to quote jobs that are new, customer training on the machine base, and technical problem solving with customer issues.
• Travel to customers for training and troubleshooting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• AS or BS in engineering or related field
• Candidate must have minimum of 5 years of experience with hands on CNC machining and is willing to continue to leverage that experience.
• Mastercam programming is a preferred skill or the ability to learn Mastercam with a team of experienced engineers
• Experience with programming Fagor controls and software logic is desired.
• Experience and knowledge with 5 Axis machine kinetics.
• Machining experience with ceramics, and other exotic brittle materials is preferred. These materials are machined within micron level tolerancing.

Required Skills

• Able to interpret customer supplied engineering drawings and develop programs to enable successful execution of making the part.
• Work both in Metric and English conversions and adjust accordingly.
• Willing to develop processes through a structured approach to guiding what the technicians should be gathering data to develop new processes.
• Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, strong in building relationships, collaborator, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Renishaw probing systems and programming logic.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

EEO Disclaimer

OptiPro Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected class. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace through ongoing affirmative action efforts.