Applications Engineer

TRUMPF 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?TRUMPF Applications Engineers are a vital part in showcasing our technology to our customers. This role is instrumental in demonstrating the various advantages of TRUMPF products and convincing customers to purchase our products. Applications Engineer is regarded as the subject matter expert in all questions regarding laser cutting, bending, and especially laser welding possibilities. The applications engineer supports customers and the sales network during the purchasing decision and provides on-going telephone or on-site support throughout the product lifecycle.Principle Duties & ResponsibilitiesServes as the expert for 2D laser technology. Additionally, fully capable to explain machine options and operate TRUMPF TruLaser'sIndependently organize and conduct persuasive customer demonstrations and industry trade showsEvaluate customer parts and create programs to effectively demonstrate TruLaser. Recognize any necessary part design changes, and consult customers on modifications to define creative solutions for customer partsGenerate customer time estimates, provide recommendations for product selection and produce sample partsConsult customers on programing issues for existing and potential customersConduct operator training, and on-site applications support for customersTravel to customer sites to support with challenging sales or production processes (Travel time ~ 20-30%)Help new customers with the startup phase to smoothly go to production phaseExperiencePrevious experience in the machine tool industry preferably in the Sales, Service areas. TRUMPF product knowledge preferred. Excellent communication skills are required as this position involves extensive contact with customers.EducationMinimum 2-year technical school degree, 4-year degree is preferred or the suitable equivalent of education and work experience.Pay Range: $34 - $46/Hour