Applications Engineer (894580) Coventry, England
Salary: | GBP35000 - GBP40000 per annum + excellent benefits |
Applications Engineer
My client is currently seeking an experienced Applications Engineer.
The ideal candidate should have experience with CNC (3 axis plus) machine tool programming and setting.
Location: Coventry & Overseas Travel Required
Salary: Competitive 35-40k
Position Type: Permanent
Contract: Full Time- (Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4pm, Friday 7.30am - 3pm)
Responsibilities
- Machine functional testing against in house test procedures
- Machine programming and setup to produce customer parts to drawings
- Machine and associated equipment preparation for customer trials, PDI & installation
- Machine installation and customer training, including demonstrations
- Good understanding of CNC programming (Siemens 840D preferred)
Process development and time studies- After sales support & service
This position requires a well-motivated, confident Applications Engineer who can demonstrate the following;
- Must be open to travel and work at any of our global customers facilities
- Experienced programmer / Setter (3 - 5 Axis) CNC machines (Siemens 840D is of advantage)
- Experience of grinding would be an advantage (Threads, Worms, Gears)
- Cary out machine levelling, alignments checks and training during installation
- Excellent communication skills to train customers to use our machines
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings (Basic Level)
- Ability to carry out fault finding electrical, mechanical and pneumatic/hydraulic (Basic Level) Competent in the use of computers, email and MS Office
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking global market leader and to work within a skilled, friendly team. The company offers 25 days holiday per year + 8 statutory bank holidays. In addition to this there is an overseas travel allowance and time in lieu to compensate for any weekend travel. You will be provided with a company mobile phone & laptop. There is also a Pension & Health Care scheme in place.