CNC Applications EngineerEDM

Swift Placement & Consulting; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 72,250 - 97,750; Full time

Job summary

Swift Placement & Consulting seeks an Applications Engineer to support sales in IL and CT through test cuts, demonstrations, and training. You will program machines using CAD/CAM, conduct on-site and off-site classes, and provide ongoing technical assistance to customers on setup, programming, and operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on EDM experience, strong customer service, and ethical engagement with clients, with occasional travel to industry events and customer sites.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on Sinker EDM and Wire EDM experience or related machining experience.
• CAD/CAM training preferred.
• Excellent customer service and ethical conduct with customers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EDM experience

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.

Qualification: Must have, Preferred

• 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.
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Compensation:

$85,000 per year