Application Engineer – North Carolina

Matsuura Machinery USA, located in St. Paul, MN, is the the U.S. subsidiary of Matsuura Machinery Corporation and provides the premium service, applications, and technical field support that have always been the Matsuura standard for business. Since 1935, Matsuura has been a leader in developing and manufacturing innovative machining equipment to ensure that manufacturing professionals always have the tools they need to create high quality parts.

Matsuura delivers unmatched excellence in automated, unmanned machining, 5-axis palletized manufacturing solutions and metal laser sintering/hybrid milling innovation.

As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking proficient and knowledgeable individuals who are eager to be a part of our Matsuura family and maintain our premium CNC machine tool reputation.

Matsuura USA is proud to offer employees benefits including medical, dental, and vision. Matsuura USA is also proud to offer 401(k), life insurance, long term disability, voluntary short term disability, PTO, and holidays.

Posted on July 23, 2026

Application Engineer – North Carolina

Matsuura Machinery USA, located in St. Paul, MN, is the the U.S. subsidiary of Matsuura Machinery Corporation and provides the premium service, applications, and technical field support that have always been the Matsuura standard for business. Since 1935, Matsuura has been a leader in developing and manufacturing innovative machining equipment to ensure that manufacturing professionals always have the tools they need to create high quality parts.

Matsuura delivers unmatched excellence in automated, unmanned machining, 5-axis palletized manufacturing solutions and metal laser sintering/hybrid milling innovation.

As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking proficient and knowledgeable individuals who are eager to be a part of our Matsuura family and maintain our premium CNC machine tool reputation.

Matsuura USA is proud to offer employees benefits including medical, dental, and vision. Matsuura USA is also proud to offer 401(k), life insurance, long term disability, voluntary short term disability, PTO, and holidays.

For questions, please contact Kinuko, Matsuura Human Resources Administrator at:  .

Job Type / Salary | Full Time/Salary

Reports To | Applications Manager

Job Location | North Carolina

Job Reference Code | MMU-AE-NC 7.23.26

Job Responsibilities As an Application Engineer specializing in CNC machine tool, your primary objective is to assist multiple teams both internally and externally, by recommending machining solutions tailored to specific project needs. This role requires a strong technical foundation in CNC machining and a deep understanding of how to optimize machine tool performance for a variety of applications. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between engineering, sales, and customer support by offering expert guidance on machine capabilities, tooling, programming, and process improvements.

An application engineer working for Matsuura USA has many responsibilities, but they are not limited to:

• * Provide high level support for CNC Machines, 5-axis functions and machine parameter data editing.
• * Provide on-site technical training for Matsuura customers and dealers.
• * Provide expert advice and product recommendations to assist sales.
• * Provide technical assistance to customers and dealer personnel via phone, email, or video meeting platform.
• * Produce technical documentation to inform the factory of desired functional changes to machines.
• * Create content for trade shows and dealer open houses that is relevant to Matsuura’s target markets.
• * Assist in the packaging and moving of machines and other related equipment required for trade shows.
• * Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Skills / Requirements Required Skills

• * 2+ years of hands‑on 5‑axis CNC machining experience, Fanuc control experience and willingness to travel are all required.
• * Strong understanding of 5‑axis functions, including TWP (Tilted Work Planes), TCP (Tool Center Point Control), and WSEC (Work Setting Error Compensation).
• * Proficiency in CAM programming, with the ability to program for 5‑axis milling machines.
• * Fanuc…