Job Description

How brave are you? We are a high-tech company providing machine tools and laser technology, and are looking for people who can face new challenges with a fresh mind. As an independent family company, we offer you the freedom and trust to put your brave ideas into practice. With you on board, we would like to power ahead with the digital networking of the manufacturing industry. Our passion and creative drive ensure that we are an innovative force - across the globe at over 80 TRUMPF locations.

Applications Engineer will perform essential functions for the Sales, Applications areas in the form of product demonstrations, time studies, and post sales customer applications support. Besides the functional responsibility of applications for customer demos, will also work with customers after installation with startup and production support.

Applications Engineer Responsibilities

• Conduct best in class customer product and production flow demonstrations and attend trade shows to increase product sales with a focus on Punching and combination machines
• Provide customer application & sales support utilizing TRUMPF digital solutions
• Perform parts analysis for producibility / time studies and produce customer sample parts
• Continuously excel the technology knowledge by participating in training and testing functions of the machine
• Be responsible for the assigned technology in the production showroom environment
• Organize and provide customer product training courses with a focus on programming and operating equipment
• Consult and demonstrate latest machine technology related solutions for Industry 4.0. Utilization of all hardware / software / services that pertain to the technology to become a resident expert / go to person for the technology
• Collaborate with product centers and other TRUMPF subsidiaries to provide feedback on product development / improvement ideas for existing or new products in the field of bending technology
• Travel estimate is 20% as average, with focus in USA, Mexico and Canada

Experience

Sheet metal experience and / or TRUMPF product knowledge a plus. Experience with CAD, programming and machine tool product knowledge desired. Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and production software systems. Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal are required as this position involves extensive contact with customers and sales representatives. Ability to regularly lift 40 lbs. and willing to operate forklifts / overhead cranes.

Education

Minimum 2-year technical school degree with a solid math background or the suitable equivalent of education and work experience.

TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

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