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Application Engineer
Location
North Carolina
Posted
113 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Application Engineer
Sandvik
• Lead the development and optimization of tooling applications for turning, milling, drilling, and threading. • Design and refine machining strategies to improve productivity, tool life, and part quality. • Collaborate with R&D and product engineering teams to provide field‑based insights into tool design, coatings, and materials. • Use CAM software and simulation tools to verify and optimize tool paths. • Partner with sales teams to deliver technical support, presales consultations, and tooling recommendations. • Conduct on‑site visits to diagnose machining challenges and implement tooling solutions. • Lead or support customer trials, testing, and troubleshooting. • Provide training on tool usage, machining best practices, and emerging technologies. • Develop or modify tools to meet specific customer requirements in collaboration with Design Engineering. • Prepare application reports, machining parameters, and other technical documentation. • Assess feasibility and performance of custom tooling concepts. • Manage and prioritize engineering activities across multiple projects. • Monitor KPIs related to tool performance, cycle time improvement, and customer satisfaction. • Identify opportunities to enhance workflows, documentation, and knowledge sharing. • Collect and evaluate performance data from field trials and customer feedback. • Document case studies and success stories to support internal learning and marketing. • Track customer project metrics including productivity gains and cost savings. • Stay current on machining trends, materials, coatings, and digital manufacturing tools. • Participate in trade shows, training programs, and technical seminars.
Job Requirements
- Recognized technical training or education in machining, mechanics, or production (e.g., Bac+2 to Bac+5, Certificate III/IV, NVQ Level 3, Journeyman) or 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in machining, toolmaking, or manufacturing operations.
- Strong technical expertise in machining processes (turning, milling, drilling).
- Experience supporting or selling technical solutions in B2B environments, ideally metal cutting.
- Excellent communication, customer service mindset, and strong problem‑solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM experience is a plus.
- Ability to read part drawings, analyze machining conditions, and develop optimized tooling solutions.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned region.
- Fluent verbal and written English skills required; additional languages are a plus.
Benefits
- Base salary with performance‑based incentives
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Robust 401(k) plan with up to 8% auto/matching contribution
- Wellness incentives and paid volunteer time
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Company car, laptop, iPad, and phone
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