Senior CNC Applications Engineer - Precision Machining

Swift Placement & Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Education Assistance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Methods Machine Tools is seeking an experienced CNC Applications Specialist to support the setup, programming, and operation of CNC machines for our customers. The role requires travel, on-site and remote technical support, and close collaboration with sales to tailor CNC solutions.

You will develop, modify, and troubleshoot CNC programs, train customers, and document procedures while contributing to product testing and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications and training in CNC technologies are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years hands-on experience with CNC machine operation, programming, and applications in manufacturing or production environments.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Provide technical application support to customers, both remotely and on-site, ensuring CNC machines are running efficiently.
• Machine Setup & Operation: Assist in the initial setup and configuration of CNC machines, ensuring optimal machine performance.
• Programming & Troubleshooting: Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to machine operations, including software and hardware challenges.
• Customer Training: Train customers on CNC machine operations, programming techniques, and machine maintenance to maximize productivity and ensure safety.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for programming, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Product Testing: Conduct tests and demonstrations of new CNC systems, providing feedback to engineering and product development teams.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales teams to tailor CNC solutions to customer needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with advancements in CNC technology, integrating new features and methods to improve efficiency.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC machine types

Machining processes

Troubleshooting CNC

Communication skills

Staff training

CAD/CAM software

Automation & robotics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

CNC certifications

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC software

G-code simulators

Job description

Methods Machine Tools is seeking an experienced CNC Applications Specialist to support the setup, programming, and operation of CNC machines for our customers. The role requires travel, on-site and remote technical support, and close collaboration with sales to tailor CNC solutions.

You will develop, modify, and troubleshoot CNC programs, train customers, and document procedures while contributing to product testing and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.