CNC Applications Engineer-EDM

Swift Placement and Consulting; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Placement and Consulting is seeking an Applications Engineer for IL and CT markets. The role focuses on sale support through test cuts, demonstrations, and post-sale training, with machine programming and problem-solving expertise to assist customers.

You will conduct test cuts, run CAD/CAM programs, and provide on-site and off-site training sessions while maintaining high ethical standards in all customer interactions. Expect travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years EDM experience (sinker/wire) or high speed milling and 3D additive tech.
• CAD/CAM training preferred.
• Excellent customer service, ethics in conversations and actions with customers.

Responsibilities

• Program machine via CAD/CAM to perform test cuts and generate test cut reports.
• Demonstrate machines to customers, including programming and results analysis.
• Provide on-site and off-site training classes for new customers.
• Provide ongoing technical support on machine setup, programming and operations.
• Use analysis and testing to help customers identify machine problems and solutions.
• Coordinate weekly application work schedule with Application Manager.
• Represent at industry trade shows.

Skills

EDM experience

CAD/CAM

Programming

Customer service

Education

CAD/CAM training

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Looking for an AE in IL as well as Connecticut

Sodick EDM

Applications Engineer provides sale support through test cuts and demonstrations and after sale support through training, machine programming, problem solving and service. Applications Engineer usually specializes in a specific type of equipment, e.g. WEDM, EDM, Machining Center and 3D Metal Printer. Maintain integrity and ethics in all actions and conversations with customers.

Responsibilities

• Program machine via CAD /CAM software to perform test cuts and generate test cut reports to aid in sales efforts.
• Perform machine demonstrations to customers, including programming and analyzing results.
• Provide on-site and off-site machine operation classes and training to new customers.
• Provide customers with continued technical support on machine setup, programming and operations.
• Use analysis and testing to assist customers in identifying machine problems and finding solutions.
• Coordinate weekly application work schedule with Application Manager.
• Participate in industry trade shows.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of hands on Sinker EDM and Wire EDM experience or High Speed Mills, 3D Additive Technologies, including programming, setup and machine operations is must.
• CAD/CAM training preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills, including ability to maintain integrity and ethics in all conversations and actions with customers.