Laser Applications Engineer - Demos, Trials & Innovation

TRUMPF North America; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,310 - 95,125; Full time

Job summary

TRUMPF North America is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer to demonstrate laser welding and cutting technologies to industrial customers. You will prepare demonstrations, process samples, and support pre- and post-sales activities as part of a skilled team focused on customer satisfaction.

The role requires 2–5 years of laser processing or materials science experience and a degree in engineering or materials science. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant practical experience in laser processing or materials science.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in engineering or materials science or equivalent.
• Experience with laser processing, marking, laser micromachining or materials science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute customer application trials and demonstrations, including communication with customers, evaluating technical requirements, preparing, and processing customer applications, writing reports and following up with customers.
• Support complex application projects at TRUMPF and at the customer.
• Host customer visits together with sales and communicate directly with customers regarding applications and technology.
• Act as an internal consultant on materials science related to laser processing.
• Routine communication with Laser Applications Laboratory in TRUMPF Competence Centers regarding new applications.
• Support Regional Sales Managers and Industry Managers with strategic and key applications.
• Taking responsibility for strategic application.
• Support applications in at least two different technologies.
• Support customers on long term development projects.
• Contribution of original work to internal applications network.
• Take part in laboratory equipment need reviews, bringing recommendations and feedback to the attention of the management.
• Set up and operate TRUMPF equipment.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in excellent working condition and ensure assigned laboratory and ancillary equipment are maintained.

Skills

Laser processing

Customer demonstrations

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Engineering or Materials Science degree

Tools

CNC programming

Robotic programming

Vision systems

TRUMPF equipment

Job description

TRUMPF North America is seeking a Laser Applications Engineer to demonstrate laser welding and cutting technologies to industrial customers. You will prepare demonstrations, process samples, and support pre- and post-sales activities as part of a skilled team focused on customer satisfaction.

The role requires 2–5 years of laser processing or materials science experience and a degree in engineering or materials science. Travel up to 25% may be required.