2-year technical degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Experience with sheet metal and/or TRUMPF products is a plus
Familiarity with CAD, programming, and machine tool technology
Understanding of manufacturing technologies and production software systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lift 40 lbs and operate forklifts/overhead cranes
Responsibilities
Conduct high-quality product and production flow demonstrations
Provide application and sales support using TRUMPF digital solutions
Analyze parts for producibility and conduct time studies
Enhance technology knowledge through training and machine testing
Manage technology in the production showroom environment
Organize customer training courses for programming and operation
Demonstrate solutions for Industry 4.0 machine technology
Collaborate with product centers for feedback on product development
Benefits
Access to training and advancement opportunities
Involvement in cutting-edge technology related to Industry 4.0
Opportunity to travel within North America
Engagement with customers and contributions to product improvements
Full Job Description
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.
Principle Duties & 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 25% 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.
