Waterjet Applications Engineer & Trainer

WARDJET Waterjet; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WARDJet is seeking an Applications Specialist in the United States to support waterjet cutting systems, perform trials, program machines, and train customers. The role emphasizes strong mechanical/CNC aptitude and experience with waterjet CAD/CAM software.

The position requires on-site work, collaboration with Sales, Engineering, and Product Development, and delivering hands-on demonstrations and training to customers in North America.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, CNC Manufacturing, Machining, Electrical/Electronic Controls, or a related technical field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with industrial machinery, CNC equipment, machining, fabrication, or advanced manufacturing.
• Direct experience with waterjet cutting equipment is strongly preferred.
• Experience programming, setting up, operating, or troubleshooting CNC machinery is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of CNC programming concepts, CAD/CAM workflows, machine setup, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with waterjet CAD/CAM software such as IGEMS or WARDCAM is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, operate, and demonstrate WARDJet waterjet cutting systems.
• Perform customer material trials, test cuts, cut-quality evaluations, and production time studies.
• Develop and optimize waterjet cutting parameters, including pressure, abrasive flow, feed rates, pierce strategies, cut quality, and toolpath strategies.
• Review customer materials, drawings, tolerances, production requirements, and applications to determine effective cutting solutions.
• Create and optimize CAD/CAM programs using waterjet programming software such as IGEMS, WARDCAM, or other applicable platforms.
• Document test-cut parameters, machine settings, CAD/CAM files, cycle times, results, and recommendations.
• Conduct in-person and virtual equipment and software demonstrations for prospective and existing customers.
• Support the Sales team with technical application reviews, machine demonstrations, test cuts, sample parts, time studies, and other customer requirements.
• Help customers understand machine capabilities, expected productivity, operating considerations, and application requirements.
• Deliver advanced hands-on training for machine operators, programmers, engineers, maintenance personnel, and other customer personnel.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

CNC programming

CAD/CAM workflows

Technical training

Customer interaction

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc./Bachelors)

Tools

IGEMS

WARDCAM

Job description

WARDJet is seeking an Applications Specialist in the United States to support waterjet cutting systems, perform trials, program machines, and train customers. The role emphasizes strong mechanical/CNC aptitude and experience with waterjet CAD/CAM software.

The position requires on-site work, collaboration with Sales, Engineering, and Product Development, and delivering hands-on demonstrations and training to customers in North America.