Senior Applications Engineer - CNC & Customer Solutions

Makino Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career development opportunities

Wellness resources

Job summary

Makino Inc. is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to solve complex technical challenges and work directly with customers.

You will partner with customers and internal teams to deliver machining solutions from concept to optimization, combining hands-on work with problem solving and customer interaction. The role involves supporting turnkey projects, collaborating with sales and service teams, and providing post-sale CNC programming, process setup, and operator training at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in Applications Engineering or similar customer-facing role.
• Strong CNC knowledge and programming experience (5-axis preferred).
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to customers.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support turnkey/sharekey projects and ensure successful delivery.
• Work directly with customers to understand application needs and develop solutions.
• Provide post-sale support including CNC programming, part processing, and process setup.
• Lead or support training at customer sites and Makino facilities.
• Troubleshoot machine and application issues with Field Service Engineers.
• Support pre-sale activities such as test cuts, time studies, and technical discussions.

Skills

Applications Engineering

Customer-facing

CNC programming

5-axis CNC

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

Makino Inc. is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to solve complex technical challenges and work directly with customers.

You will partner with customers and internal teams to deliver machining solutions from concept to optimization, combining hands-on work with problem solving and customer interaction. The role involves supporting turnkey projects, collaborating with sales and service teams, and providing post-sale CNC programming, process setup, and operator training at customer sites.