Sr. Application Engineer

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

At Makino, we're looking for a Senior Applications Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working directly with customers.

In this role, you'll partner with customers and internal teams to deliver high-quality machining solutions—from initial concepts through implementation and optimization. If you like a mix of hands-on work, problem-solving, and customer interaction, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

What You'll Do

You'll be involved across the full customer lifecycle, including:

• Supporting turnkey/sharekey 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
  • 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

What You Bring

We're looking for someone with strong technical expertise and a customer-focused mindset:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience in a similar industry
• 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

Location & Travel

• Ideally based in the Dallas/Ft Worth area but can be flexible
• We may consider candidates outside this range based on experience
• Regional travel required, with occasional national travel

Why Makino?

• Work with advanced machining technology and complex applications
• Be part of a collaborative, technical team
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of customer challenges and industries
• Opportunity to grow and advance your career

At Makino, we invest in our people-offering competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while working with industry-leading technology.

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance and continuous learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources

Makino is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics as defined by federal, state, or local law.