Application Engineer - Welding

Laser Applications Engineer

As a family‑run, high‑tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team.

Laser Applications Engineers work as part of the Laser Applications Laboratory group, demonstrating the feasibility of TRUMPF laser welding/cutting systems and technologies to industrial customers. In this role you will communicate directly with customers, prepare demonstrations and process samples for different industries while supporting sales by ensuring best‑in‑class customer satisfaction in the pre‑sales technology evaluation process and customer after‑sales support.

• Manage and execute customer application trials and demonstrations, including communication with customers, evaluating technical requirements, preparing and processing customer applications, writing reports, and following up with customers.
• Support complex application projects at TRUMPF and at the customer.
• Host customer visits together with sales and communicate directly with customers regarding applications and technology.
• Act as an internal consultant on materials science related to laser processing.
• Engage in routine communication with Laser Applications Laboratory in TRUMPF Competence Centers regarding new applications.
• Support Regional Sales Managers and Industry Managers with strategic and key applications.
• Take responsibility for strategic application support in at least two different technologies.
• Support customers on long‑term development projects and contribute original work to the internal applications network.
• Participate in laboratory equipment need reviews, providing recommendations and feedback to management.
• Set up and operate TRUMPF equipment.
• Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in excellent working condition and ensure assigned laboratory and ancillary equipment are maintained.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

• 2–5 years of relevant practical experience.
• Associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in engineering, materials science, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a technical field.
• Experience in laser processing, marking, laser micro‑machining, or materials science is preferred (depending on the exact position).
• CNC or robotic programming, material science, and vision systems skills considered a plus.
• Strong natural curiosity towards new innovations and technologies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to solve problems independently for internal or external customers.
• Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and focus in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience operating and programming TRUMPF equipment or similar equipment.
• Good understanding of fundamentals of laser material processing, including laser, process and material parameters, and laser safety.
• Ability to write application reports, research reports, and statements of work.
• Basic understanding of the mechanical and electrical machine data.

$70,310 – $95,125.