CNC Milling Applications Engineer - Training & Demos

Sterling Engineering, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer – Milling to provide technical applications support, customer training, and machine demonstrations for advanced CNC milling equipment in Columbus, GA.

The role partners with customers, dealers, and sales to optimize machining performance and resolve issues. The position involves developing training, performing test cuts, coordinating pre-sale demonstrations, and reviewing RFQs to ensure feasible, high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent
• 3–5 years of experience in high-speed milling or precision machining preferred
• Equivalent combinations of technical education and hands-on industry experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct training programs for customers, dealers, and internal personnel on CNC machines and equipment.
• Perform test cuts to evaluate machine performance and identify opportunities to improve machining results.
• Conduct time studies, machine demonstrations, and application testing.
• Coordinate and support pre-sales demonstrations, trade shows, and open houses, including equipment setup and live machine demonstrations.
• Work closely with Sales to provide timely technical and applications support.
• Review RFQs and turnkey system requirements to evaluate application feasibility.
• Provide technical applications support to customers and troubleshoot machining or process-related issues.
• Recommend appropriate machining strategies, tooling, equipment, and process improvements.
• Maintain demonstration machines, fixtures, tooling, and equipment in a professional and operational condition.
• Develop technical applications documentation, training materials, and reports for customers, dealers, and internal teams.
• Stay current on new CNC machining technologies, equipment, tooling, and industry developments.
• Participate in technical meetings, seminars, and training sessions.

Skills

Machining support

Training delivery

Technical troubleshooting

RFQ review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CNC milling equipment

Job description

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer – Milling to provide technical applications support, customer training, and machine demonstrations for advanced CNC milling equipment in Columbus, GA.

The role partners with customers, dealers, and sales to optimize machining performance and resolve issues. The position involves developing training, performing test cuts, coordinating pre-sale demonstrations, and reviewing RFQs to ensure feasible, high-quality solutions.