Applications Engineer

Laser Applications EngineerAs a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?Laser Applications Engineers works as a part of the Laser Applications Laboratory group demonstrating feasibility of TRUMPF laser welding/cutting systems and technologies to industrial customers. In this role you will communicate directly with customers, prepare customer demonstrations and process samples for different industries. You will be a part of a highly skilled team of laser and material experts. Your goal is to support sales by ensuring best in class customer satisfaction in the pre-sales technology evaluation process and customer after-sales support.Duties & ResponsibilitiesManage and execute customer application trials and demonstrations, including communication with customers, evaluating technical requirements, preparing, and processing customer applications, writing reports and following up with customers.Support complex application projects at TRUMPF and at the customer.Host customer visits together with sales and communicate directly with customers regarding applications and technologyAct as an internal consultant on materials science related to laser processingRoutine communication with Laser Applications Laboratory in TRUMPF Competence Centers regarding new applicationsSupport Regional Sales Managers and Industry Managers with strategic and key applicationsTaking responsibility for strategic applicationSupport applications in at least two different technologiesSupport customers on long term development projectsContribution of original work to internal applications networkTake part in laboratory equipment need reviews, bringing recommendations and feedback to the attention of the managementWork with and be familiar with measuring toolsSet up and operate TRUMPF equipmentMaintain laboratory areas and equipment in excellent working condition and ensure assigned laboratory and ancillary equipment are maintainedTravelUp to 25% travelEducation & Experience2-5 years of relevant practical experienceAssociates or bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or Materials Science, or equivalent combination of training and experience in technical fieldExperience in laser processing, marking, laser micro machining or materials science preferred (depending on exact position)CNC or robotic programming, material science and vision systems skills considered a plusMust have natural curiosity towards new innovations and technologiesStrong problem-solving skills are essential to solve problems independently for internal / external customersMust demonstrate sound judgment with strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills, and have ability to prioritize and focus in a dynamic team-oriented environmentOperate and program TRUMPF equipment or have prior experience operating similar equipment.Good understanding on fundamentals of laser materials processing, including laser, process and material parameters, and laser safetyIndependently setup and execute application trialsWrite application reports, research reports and statements of workBasic understanding of the mechanical and electrical machine dataExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMicrosoft Office; Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint