Sinker EDM Applications Engineer

Job Title: SEDM Applications EngineerDepartment: Sales EngineeringDESCRIPTION:Primary purpose of this job function is to exercise independent judgment and discretion to resolve application-related machine operation problems of company/customers. In addition, job incumbent must be able to exercise independent discretion and judgment to determine best training methodologies and train customers on how to process material in a production environment in an effort to improve/ enhance the performance of industrial machinery. Collaborate with Applications Engineers to prepare and carry out marketing efforts with the purpose of securing business from prospective customers. Support sales efforts by making test cuts and demonstrations for prospective customers. Regional applications engineers focus primarily within the territory they are assigned to but can be utilized throughout North America as needed.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Independently review, evaluate and resolve applications-related problems at customer sites with the overall intention of improving and enhancing performance of customer’s electrical discharge machineryProvide timely, appropriate responses and resolutions to customer reports, and as necessary, determine whom else at MC Machinery to involve in customer problem solvingExercise independent judgement and discretion to create solutions for customers in addressing application-related problemsDiagnosing application-related problems and troubleshoot via telephoneIncrease sales and MC Machinery revenue by identifying customer opportunities for sales and engaging in such activity when so identifiedProvide high power processing training to customers (and in some events other MC Machinery employees) with the overall intention of instructing and/or recommending methods that will improve and enhance the performance of the machinery and optimize its usage for their particular needsExercise independent judgement and discretion to create training programs for customersCommunicate professionally and effectively with customersOther duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to work independently and use judgement to determine customer problems without direct supervisionAbility to interact with customers in a way so as to maintain customer confidence in MC Machinery and MC Machinery productsAbility to identify opportunities to sell customers additional MC Machinery products and to sell products in such opportunitiesConsiderable knowledge and the ability to apply the principles and practices of application engineering to the functionality of electrical discharge machineryComprehensive mastery of applicable industry standards and the ability to draw upon that knowledge to create innovative solutions to customers’ challengesKnowledge and ability to apply industry standards that may not be completely applicable to the work and may require adaptation, modification or deviationAbility to effectively document and communicate ideas, strategies, problems and solutions in both verbal and written forms to colleagues and customersAbility to create strategic and effective solutions to customers’ problemsComprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices or application engineering to electrical discharge machineryWorking knowledge of CAD/CAM software and its functionsCNC programming skillsAbility to operate computer using windows operating systemsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work in a fast paced, team environmentTravel, if necessary, current valid drivers’ license requiredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A minimum of 2 or more years of experience operating, programming, setting up and developing processes for electrical discharge machinery is preferred. Training may be provided for the candidate that has 2 or more years of machine shop experience.WORKING CONDITIONS:Job operates mainly indoors, but exposed to changing weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold, rain, sun, wind, etc. This job also works near moving mechanical parts and the noise level is moderate to loud. This position generally has a lot of driving and overtime work. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This job requires very frequent bending at the waist, twisting of the upper body, standing, speaking and hearing and frequent kneeling. Repetitive use of the hands, squeezing, keyboarding and crouching. Requires frequent lifting and carrying of 1-10 pounds, recurrent lifting of 11-20 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of 21-50 or more pounds. Also requires constant pushing and pulling of 1-50 pounds and infrequent pushing and pulling of over 50 pounds with the aid of handcarts or other wheeled devices. Good visual and color acuity are necessary to perform this type of job.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics