Swiss CNC Applications Engineer – CNC Machining

Location: Minneapolis, MN |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site with travel

A manufacturer and distributor in the CNC machine tool industry is seeking a Swiss CNC Applications Engineer to support customer-facing engineering, training, and turnkey project work. This role is critical to ensuring customers can successfully implement and operate complex CNC machining solutions, including Swiss-style lathes and multi-tasking machines.

• Run turnkey projects, demonstrations, and other customer-related projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
• Conduct pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations, and development of turnkey proposals
• Develop and implement custom demonstrations and train customers in the safe set-up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss style lathes, and/or multi-tasking machines
• Conduct training of customers in the safe set-up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss style lathes, and/or multi-tasking machines
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, write engineering reports, and interpret plans and specifications
• Travel to customer sites for on-site training and engineering assistance

• Experience in Sliding Headstock (Swiss) CNC machine tool related engineering and manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of the machine tool industry and the product lines represented by the company
• Knowledge of Fanuc based controls
• Able to think quickly, assess a situation, and make a sound decision

• 5-axis experience is a plus
• Experience with CAD/CAM software, preferred but not required

This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on CNC machining engineering expertise with direct customer interaction, taking ownership of turnkey projects from pre-sale through training and implementation.