Applications Engineer — Precision Machining Systems

Join EMAG as an Applications Engineer — Precision Machining Systems At EMAG LLC, part of the international EMAG Group, you’ll elevate your craft through hands-on challenges, mentorship, and global collaboration. We offer a standout benefits package: a strong 401(k) match and a $0 employee premium for medical, dental, and vision coverage.

What you’ll doTurn customer needs into solutions

Break down RFQs, prints, and specs to define process steps and tolerances.

Map conceptual process flows, draft system layouts, and run early simulations.

Select the right technologies: turning, grinding, gear hobbing/grinding, ECM/PECM, laser processing, robotics, and automation.

Build winning proposals

Prepare complete, technically sound quotations under the guidance of the Technical Sales Manager.

Develop cost sheets and pricing inputs; evaluate manufacturing cost structures for competitiveness and margin.

Coordinate with suppliers to confirm feasibility, costs, and lead times.

Collaborate across teams

Partner with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to clarify scope and validate risks and costs.

Participate in cross-functional reviews to ensure feasibility and alignment with standards and goals.

Create proposal packages, technical documentation, and customer-facing content.

Elevate our technical edge Interpret engineering drawings to identify critical features.

Track emerging technologies and competitive trends.

Continuously improve tools, workflows, and documentation within Technical Sales.

Engage with customers

Support presentations and technical discussions—on-site or remote.

Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

What you bring

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).2–5+ years in technical sales, applications engineering, or machinery/system integration.

Experience with machining systems, manufacturing processes, or capital equipment (strongly preferred).Excellent communication—able to make complex engineering topics clear.

Core competencies

Data analysis and manipulation for sizing and costing.

Mechanical engineering/design fundamentals; product design exposure.

Budgeting and forecasting to support pricing strategy.

Process development across machining, ECM/PECM, laser, and automation.

Tools & techCNC Automation Solutions.