CNC Applications Engineer
Salary: $38 - $47 per hour
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posted: March 28 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
- Review and interpret customer part prints, conduct time/cycle studies, and assist with machine project quotes
- Assist in the development of tooling, work-holding, and documentation for projects; create and maintain technical documentation for each
- Write and troubleshoot CNC programs, ensuring the proper installation and adaptation of all necessary components for successful machine tool setup
- Debug and fine-tune processes, addressing all aspects of machine functionality and project-specific needs
- Prepare machines for shipping by breaking down setups, taking inventory of parts, verifying all items, and creating packing lists and shipping details
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, managing coolant disposal, chip removal, and the return of unused materials to project shelves and bar stock areas
- Provide technical support to other company departments, including processing, tooling, and work-holding
- Coordinate machine tool setups at customer locations; develop and facilitate demonstrations and customer training for CNC machine tool set up and operation
- 5-10+ years of progressive experience with CNC mills, lathes, and multi-channel (multi-spindle and/or multi-turret) machining experience
- G code programming experience required
- Working knowledge of Siemens Controls or equivalent controls experience
- Advanced CAD/CAM programming experience required
- Strong understanding of mechanical design, tooling, and work-holding systems
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical documents, including part prints and machine specifications
- Ability to travel up to 40% nationwide for customer projects