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Applications Engineer

Optima UK Inc LtdCoventry, Warwickshire🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the chance to develop your expertise in advanced CNC applications with a reputable manufacturer, including exciting overseas travel opportunities. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in CNC programming and setup and are eager to contribute to global customer success and product development. Apply today to join a dynamic engineering team and grow your career.

Quick overview

Salary£40k - £45k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationCoventry, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
CNC

Job description

Location: Coventry
Commutable from: Nuneaton, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Solihull, Birmingham
Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum
Shift: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm, Friday 7:30am - 3:00pm
Overseas Travel Required

About the Company

A well-established specialist machine tool manufacturer is currently looking to recruit an experienced Machine Tool Applications Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within an advanced engineering environment supporting high-precision CNC grinding and machining applications across global customer sites.

The Role

As a Machine Tool Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for machine programming, setup, testing, installation, and customer support across a range of CNC grinding and machining applications.

  • Understanding and writing CNC programs, mainly Siemens 840 controls
  • Grinding and machining components to engineering drawings
  • Programming and setting machines for grinding customer sample parts
  • Developing processes to optimise machine cycles
  • Installing NC standard machine cycles and operational data
  • Carrying out full functional testing of machines to internal procedures
  • Preparing machines and associated equipment for PDI and customer installation
  • Carrying out machine installations, testing, and customer training globally
  • Providing technical sales support including tooling and time studies
  • Supporting customers with aftersales technical support
  • Assisting with product improvements and development activities

About You

To be considered for this position, you should have:

  • Previous experience programming and setting CNC machines
  • Experience with 3 to 5 axis CNC machinery
  • Siemens controls experience preferred, ideally Siemens 840D
  • Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and tight tolerances
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to train and support customers
  • Willingness to travel internationally and work on customer sites globally
  • Ability to work safely and follow structured health and safety procedures
  • Good organisational and reporting skills
  • Competent IT skills including office software packages

Desirable Experience

  • Grinding experience including threads, worms, and gears
  • Ability to read machine parts lists, assembly drawings, and basic electrical drawings

How to Apply

To apply for the Machine Tool Applications Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.

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