Applications Engineer-Machine Tool-Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description

The Applications Engineer provides solution-oriented technical and commercial support to customers.  Primary responsibilities include installation and training of Renishaw machine tool products at customer facilities.  The individual is responsible for understanding customer needs and developing application solutions.  Role requires interfacing with customers servicing a variety of industries.  Internally, the role requires interfacing with Customer Service, Marketing and National Sales.  Individual will be involved with generation of quotes and presentations along with supporting trade shows. The work involves extensive travel centered from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Installation of Renishaw Machine Tool Products on CNC machines
• Develop hardware/software solutions based on customer requirements
• Generate and install software for Renishaw products
• Conduct training on Renishaw Machine Tool Products at customer sites
• Conduct product training for Renishaw staff
• Provide technical support for sales and marketing
• Work closely with UK product development team
• Assist with introduction of new products
• Setup and attend trade shows
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Minimum

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Engineer Technology, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of Electrical skills (understanding of schematics/relays/wiring/PLC)
• Minimum 3 years of experience with the operation of CNC machine tools
• Minimum 3 years of experience with CNC programming (G/M code)
• This position may require the use of, and access to, ITAR controlled data.  The applicant must demonstrate eligibility to use and access such ITAR controlled data.  The purpose of this requirement is to ensure compliance with U.S. export control laws. 

Education and Experience: Preferred

• General experience with using CAD/CAM/solid modeling software
• General experience with a variety of CNC machine types and controls
• General knowledge of custom macro / parametric programming

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Competencies

• Must be comfortable operating and programming CNC equipment and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Work with minimal supervision, independently and as part of a team
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues
• Mechanical aptitude (including experience with use of power and hand tools/cable routing/assembly)
• Electrical aptitude (including experience with multi-meter, wiring diagrams, wiring relays etc.)
• Ability to comprehend and produce technical documentation and presentations
• Understanding of engineering drawings and measurement principals (including GD&T)
• Microsoft product knowledge
• Information Technology knowledge
• Be organized and capable of scheduling work, setting priorities, and coordinating with customers
• Interpersonal skills
  • Verbal
  • Written
  • Conflict-management

Compensation Range (Annual)

Up to $85,000(depending on level and location)

In an effort to comply with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates regarding cash compensation, Renishaw sets standard pay ranges for all U.S.-based roles as established by job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, as well as geographic location, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join Renishaw Health Trust (Aviva) and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.

If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 490384 or recruitment@renishaw.com.

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