POSITION SNAPSHOT: The Machine Tool Applications Engineer serves as a customer-facing technical expert responsible for delivering application, installation, training, and commercial support for our client’s machine tool products. Based out of the Cincinnati, Ohio region, this highly travel-oriented role works directly with manufacturing customers across a variety of industries to understand operational challenges, develop tailored hardware and software solutions, install and configure our client’s products on CNC machine tools, and provide both customer and internal product training. The position also collaborates closely with Customer Service, Marketing, National Sales, and international product development team, while supporting product launches, generating quotations and presentations, and representing the company at trade shows.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent industry experience, along with at least three years of hands-on experience operating and programming CNC machine tools. Strong technical expertise in CNC programming (G/M code), electrical systems, PLCs, wiring, relays, and schematic interpretation is required. The successful candidate must be capable of independently troubleshooting complex manufacturing and automation issues, implementing software solutions, and supporting customers in production environments. Eligibility to access ITAR-controlled data is also required.
The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with excellent customer-facing communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience with CAD/CAM and solid modeling software, multiple CNC machine platforms and control systems, and custom macro or parametric programming. Additional key requirements include proficiency in GD&T and engineering drawings, technical documentation and presentation development, Microsoft Office and general IT knowledge, project organization, scheduling, customer coordination, and the ability to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. The position offers a compensation range of approximately $85,000 to $105,000 annually, depending on experience level and location.
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