Sheet Metal Design Engineer & Applications Trainer

TRUMPF North America; Costa Mesa (CA); Presencial; USD 77 000 - 137 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

TRUMPF North America in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Sheet Metal Design Specialist to deliver advanced courses and engineering support on sheet metal design optimization and manufacturing techniques. The role blends design expertise with teaching and customer-facing responsibilities, including travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities cover course management, applications engineering, technical solutions, and ongoing customer support.

Qualificações

• College degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or related engineering field.
• Minimum 2–3 years in sheet metal design/manufacturing, machine tool applications, CAD/CAM programming, or technical training
• Preferred: TRUMPF product experience
• Sheet metal design principles, optimization strategies, and manufacturing techniques (cutting, punching, bending, forming)
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools (TruTops preferred), TRUMPF software, machine control/offline programming, and time study software
• Understanding of sheet metal machinery, presses, bending systems, and laser cutting systems
• Technical analysis and design optimization capabilities

Responsabilidades

• Consult with customers to define course content and optimization opportunities; coordinate scheduling, facilities, and materials
• Conduct internal and external courses on sheet metal optimization with professional demonstrations and presentations
• Customize content for customer-specific questions and deliver in English and multiple languages
• Create course documentation, assess effectiveness, and identify follow-up opportunities
• Provide advanced applications engineering using TRUMPF tools (TRUMPF software, CAD/CAM) for design optimization and machine programming
• Execute advanced programming (online/offline), create time studies and sample parts, and develop optimizations for cutting, punching, bending, and forming
• Conduct technical analysis of customer parts to identify efficiency improvements and determine proper tool selection
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of TRUMPF documentation and machine capabilities to solve complex challenges
• Provide ongoing technical support (phone/email) for applications and design questions
• Evaluate feedback, implement corrective measures, and maintain customer relationships through account management and events
• Conduct feasibility studies for new applications and manage production coordination with Sales
• Identify emerging training needs and develop new course concepts, tools, and documentation
• Train team members and colleagues on applications techniques, advanced programming, and design optimization
• Maintain and upgrade course infrastructure and stay current with industry trends
• Support sales teams with machine demonstrations, consultations, and targeted presentations at customer sites and trade shows
• Coordinate course offerings, acquire new customers, and assist Sales in identifying customer needs
• Advise departments on sheet metal developments and support production/quality optimization
• National and international travel expected (50%): customer sites, trade shows, TRUMPF locations, training centers

Conhecimentos

Sheet metal design

CAD/CAM programming

TruTops

TRUMPF software

Time study software

Machine tool applications

Formação académica

College degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering

TRUMPF product experience (preferred)

Ferramentas

TRUMPF software

CAD/CAM programming tools

Time study software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

TRUMPF North America in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Sheet Metal Design Specialist to deliver advanced courses and engineering support on sheet metal design optimization and manufacturing techniques. The role blends design expertise with teaching and customer-facing responsibilities, including travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities cover course management, applications engineering, technical solutions, and ongoing customer support.