Application Engineer

(ACU-RITE) Application Specialist

WHO WE ARE

HEIDENHAIN is the world’s leader in motion control solutions for high dynamic capital equipment applications including for Machine Tool, Semiconductor, Robotics, Automation, Medical, Energy and Transportation markets. As a foundation company, with headquarters based in Germany and with over 8,000 employees globally, we work to support our customers and business partners in manufacturing and other industrial market segments. We are seeking a highly motivated, Application Specialist for our office preferably in Ashville, NY.

YOUR VALUE:

As a vibrant professional who has ample knowledge with ACU-RITE brand MILLPWR, TURNPWR, TNC and other CNC’s, you will be responsible for spearheading customer trainings. This role will also require the employee to always be up to date with current and new product information, market trends and competition offerings. In order to best support this role, you will know how to apply milling/turning and programming techniques in order to show our channel partners, end users and OEM’s that ACU-RITE brand and TNC related products are the best solution for entry level machining.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have 3-5 years‘ of experience as a programmer machinist or tool and die/mold maker
• You have knowledge and competence of machining high precision metal components for the Mold-Die, Medical and Aerospace industry
• You have experience or knowledge of CAM programming.
• You are a problem solving and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide primary technical expertise and knowledge of specific products to support both customer and marketing/sales needs.
• Maintain the assigned product lines high performance level; keep current line specifications up to date; suggest product design improvements.
• Provide assistance in the development of future product line specifications.
• Provide end user controls training in house and at customer locations.
• Travel to train customers, support open houses, trade shows and technical seminars within the US, Canada and Mexico.
• Collaborate with other HC departments for anything related brand customers and markets.
• Support, technically, field sales so they can successfully close a deal for the brand products.
• Utilize manufacturing equipment to demonstrate a digital manufacturing process i.e., State Monitor, Tool Presetter and Touch probes etc.
• Identify potential leads for HC products and pass them on to the lead funnel system.

SOME OF WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY

• A competitive salary with paid time off benefits available on your first day of employment.
• An excellent benefits package including top of the line medical coverage, 401K match, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more.
• Excellent training program and support.
• Flexible work scheduling in a stable company.
• A great team environment with fun activities throughout the year

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.