Laser Applications Engineer: Demos, Solutions & Travel

TRUMPF North America; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TRUMPF Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer in Farmington, CT to showcase our laser cutting, bending, and welding technologies.

You will support customers and the sales network during purchasing decisions and provide on-going telephone or on-site support through the product lifecycle. Role requires deep knowledge of 2D laser technology, ability to conduct demonstrations and industry trade shows, and travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the machine tool industry preferably in the Sales, Service areas.
• TRUMPF product knowledge preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the expert for 2D laser technology and explain machine options.
• Independently conduct persuasive customer demonstrations and industry trade shows.
• Evaluate customer parts and create programs to demonstrate TruLaser. Recognize any necessary part design changes, and consult customers on modifications to define creative solutions for customer parts.
• Generate customer time estimates, provide recommendations for product selection and produce sample parts.
• Consult customers on programming issues for existing and potential customers.
• Conduct operator training, and on-site applications support for customers.
• Travel to customer sites to support with challenging sales or production processes (Travel time : 20-30%).
• Help new customers with the startup phase to smoothly go to production phase.

Skills

Machine tool industry experience

TRUMPF product knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Technical school degree (2-year)

Four-year degree preferred

Job description

TRUMPF Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer in Farmington, CT to showcase our laser cutting, bending, and welding technologies.

You will support customers and the sales network during purchasing decisions and provide on-going telephone or on-site support through the product lifecycle. Role requires deep knowledge of 2D laser technology, ability to conduct demonstrations and industry trade shows, and travel to customer sites.