Wire EDM Applications Lead | FANUC Robocut Expert

Unify Recruit; Salisbury (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unify Recruit in Sudbury, MA is partnering with an established machine tool organization to hire an Applications Engineering Manager – Wire EDM. This hands-on leadership role requires deep Wire EDM expertise and the ability to guide the applications team while serving as a technical resource for customers.

The ideal candidate has extensive FANUC Robocut experience, can troubleshoot complex applications, optimize cutting processes, mentor engineers, and collaborate with sales.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Wire EDM applications or machining experience.
• Strong knowledge of FANUC Robocut systems.
• Experience mentoring or leading a technical team.
• Experience developing turnkey wire EDM solutions.
• CAD/CAM experience related to EDM applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wire EDM applications engineering activities and provide technical direction to the applications team
• Serve as a subject matter expert for FANUC Robocut Wire EDM systems
• Develop and optimize Wire EDM processes, cutting parameters, machine setups, and programming
• Perform test cuts, time studies, demonstrations, and application feasibility evaluations
• Develop turnkey solutions involving programming, fixturing, automation, and complex machining applications
• Support sales teams during the technical portion of the sales process
• Work directly with customers to solve challenging machining and application issues
• Provide customer training on machine operation, programming, maintenance, and process optimization
• Support automation and unattended Wire EDM applications
• Develop and mentor applications engineers and help strengthen the team's technical capabilities
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing partners on new technology, applications, and product improvements

Skills

Wire EDM

FANUC Robocut

Leadership

Customer-facing

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent technical education

Tools

CAM-i

Mastercam

Esprit

Job description

Unify Recruit in Sudbury, MA is partnering with an established machine tool organization to hire an Applications Engineering Manager – Wire EDM. This hands-on leadership role requires deep Wire EDM expertise and the ability to guide the applications team while serving as a technical resource for customers.

The ideal candidate has extensive FANUC Robocut experience, can troubleshoot complex applications, optimize cutting processes, mentor engineers, and collaborate with sales.