Field CNC Applications & Installation Engineer

Dmg-Mori-Usa,-Inc; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

DMG MORI Manufacturing USA in Davis, CA, is seeking a Factory Applications Engineer to support machine tools, install automation, and provide on-site training. The role requires up to 75% travel, with regular hours Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Non-Exempt position reporting to the Factory Applications Leader.

The candidate will perform application engineering, programming, and commissioning at customer sites, ensuring top-tier service and technical excellence across DMG MORI products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in a technical field.
• 1–3 years of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience with CNC machine tools.
• 3–7 years of related operation experience on CNC machine tools.
• Experience with DMG MORI SEIKI machines with Fanuc and Mitsubishi controls preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 75% and work at the USA factory when not visiting customers.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform application engineering work independently and set priorities with knowledge of company goals.
• Install & ship ready CNC machines including rigging, assembly and quality testing.
• Design and fabricate fixtures/workholding for demos, tests, and turnkey projects.
• Define and troubleshoot complex manufacturing and machining processes.
• Conduct time estimates for customer parts with 10% tolerance.
• Use CAM systems and direct G-Code/Macro programming to generate CNC programs.
• Set up CNC machines with program, tooling, workpiece, and fixtures including 5-axis and mill-turn.
• Inspect finished parts for quality using hand tools and a CMM.
• Provide training to DMG MORI Service Engineers on installation and pallet/automation systems.
• Establish and maintain exemplary communication with customers.
• Create and update technical documentation and proposals for processes.
• Complete and submit paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Reading diagrams

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Technical degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

DMG MORI Manufacturing USA in Davis, CA, is seeking a Factory Applications Engineer to support machine tools, install automation, and provide on-site training. The role requires up to 75% travel, with regular hours Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm. Non-Exempt position reporting to the Factory Applications Leader.

The candidate will perform application engineering, programming, and commissioning at customer sites, ensuring top-tier service and technical excellence across DMG MORI products.