Applications Engineer I

Charlotte, NC
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Details
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
  • Travel: Minimum of 60% travel in multi-state regions; drive or fly depending on distance.
  • Location: Employee is expected to work at the Technical Center when not visiting customers.
  • Type of Employment: Full-time/Permanent.
  • Salary: Defined after the interview based on your qualifications and expectations.
  • Benefits: Overtime; Medical, Vision, Life, and Dental insurance; PTO; 401K.

Responsibilities
  • Perform application engineering work under direct supervision.
  • Participate in training activities with senior colleagues, internal academy, and external resources.
  • Compile fixtures/ work holding for demos, test cuts, and turnkeys.
  • Conduct time estimates for customer parts.
  • Calculation of optimal speeds and feeds for part processing.
  • Use CAPPS conversational programming, industry standard CAM systems, and direct G-Code/ Macro programming to generate CNC programs for parts processing.
  • Set up CNC machines with programs, tooling, workpieces, and fixtures.
  • Inspection of finished parts for quality and accuracy. • Generate engineering reports and technical documentation.
  • Frequent communication with internal technical staff, external customers, and external suppliers.

Requirements
  • BS Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field preferred, and/or machining knowledge.
  • 3-5 years related experience.
  • Knowledge in part processing, metal cutting, CNC programming, reading drawings, and machine setup.
  • Basic understanding of Metallurgy.
  • Proven experience in communicating professionally with internal and external customers.
  • Proven flexibility with shifting priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite. 

Physical Demands
  • Frequent: Travel, operating a vehicle, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, sitting and reaching. Pushing, pulling, and lifting objects. Exposure to manufacturing/machining environments which may present possible hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery.
  • Repetitive: foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.
  • Periodic: Operating power equipment, sitting at a desk, utilizing computers and phones.
  • Occasional: Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs.
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