Senior Applications Engineer - CNC Solutions for Impact

Makino; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Makino in Dallas invites a Senior Applications Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers. You will partner with customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality machining solutions from concept through implementation and optimization.

This role blends hands-on work, problem solving, and customer interaction, offering growth opportunities across the full lifecycle: from test cuts and time studies to on-site training and post-sale support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience in Applications Engineering or a similar technical, 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

• Supporting turnkey projects and ensuring successful delivery.
• Working directly with customers to understand application needs and develop solutions.
• Providing post-sale support, including CNC programming and part processing, process setup and optimization, and operator training.
• Leading or supporting training at customer sites and Makino facilities.
• Troubleshooting machine and application issues alongside Field Service Engineers.
• Supporting pre-sale activities such as test cuts, time studies, and technical discussions.
• Collaborating with Sales, Service, and Applications teams to solve customer challenges.

Skills

CNC programming

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer-facing

Team collaboration

5-axis machining

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Makino in Dallas invites a Senior Applications Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers. You will partner with customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality machining solutions from concept through implementation and optimization.

This role blends hands-on work, problem solving, and customer interaction, offering growth opportunities across the full lifecycle: from test cuts and time studies to on-site training and post-sale support.