Applications Engineer

Training & Applications Engineer
Department: Applications
Location: Based in the Midlands of England, though role will be nationwide.
Working hours: Full time, permanent
We are looking for an apprentice trained CNC applications engineer or programmer/machinist from within the machine tool industry to join our dedicated team of field-based training & applications engineers (turning & milling experience would be a strong advantage).
The successful applicant will have done a minimum of a 4-year apprenticeship in the engineering sector, and CNC programming/machining experience is essential. The applicant should be comfortable working with machine tools & have excellent communication skills. Experience with ProtoTRAK and Siemens controlled machines beneficial although not essential as training will be given on control requirements of the machines.
**Heidenhain programming experience essential**
Main Responsibilities:

• Training customers to use the companies extensive range of machines.
• Supporting customers to meet their needs for their machine
• Demonstrating Machines to customers pre and post sales
• Troubleshooting and resolve customer issues
• Providing technical support when required
• Feedback and report issues raised for future best-practice improvement
• Recommend process improvement for efficiency and cost-reduction

Full training is provided and will initially be at their head offices in Devon, and further training will be given onsite by senior team members – as well as an ongoing training program with a personal development plan.
Please note: role will involve some nights away with visits to customer sites, and showrooms nationally
Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Mobile phone, laptop, Premier Inn card
• Company pension plan
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Company salary sacrifice electric car scheme