Applications Engineer - Naperville, United States - NUM AG

Description

NUM Corporation is currently seeking a full-time Applications Engineer to join us in the Naperville, IL office. NUM is a global leader in the Machine Automation and CNC industry specializing in custom-built and high-end solutions.

Specializing in CNC (computer numerical controls), PLCs, Industrial PCs, and related electrical and electronic systems including servo motor and drive systems; our company provides product support and integration services to OEM machine tool builders.

Our customers manufacture machines for a variety of different large and small industries including (but not limited to) the aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.

Applications Engineer

The application engineer will be responsible for:
Development and design of CNC machines
Define project specifications and understanding customers' needs
Planning and development of custom application software for machines
Product knowledge (Advising on selection, maintenance, and use of)
Managing customer orders, projects, and commissioning new machines
Remote, on-site and in-house support of our products including providing training
Documenting and recording of activity using established methods and tools
Candidates should have an engineering degree with working knowledge and understanding in several key areas:
Automated motion, control systems, and mechatronics
User experience, GUI, and HMI development and design
Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office and Visual Studio products
Networking and field-bus communication systems
Reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical systems
Experience with using virtual machines is a plus
Experience with control system tuning and filter analysis is a plus

Candidates should also have strong verbal and interpersonal skills, the ability to lead a team of engineers, and project management skills.

The ability to work in a team and individually will be important and the position requires the engineer to be willing and able to travel up to 30% of the time.

#J-18808-Ljbffr