Applications Engineer - Troy, United States - Heller Machine Tools

Description

**Seeking a Applications Engineer / NC Programmer
**Ideal candidate is self driven, well organized, and customer/quality oritented.

Responsibilities:
Pre-acceptance

Review project lineup documents/Info

Look for previous similar designs

Create design plan

Draft project program specification

Review specifications with customer (where possible)

Draft NC program by operation

Conduct reviews of NC program

NC Program verification (with simulation, if possible)

Install NC programs in machines and make edits as needed

Install tools in machines

Test NC program, review inspection results. If necessary, troubleshoot / target process.

Conduct capability runoffs at Heller and customer location

Production support activities

Customer service support

Support training activities at Heller and Customer locations

Logistic knowledge and support

File latest machine programs from the floor (after machine pre-acceptance)

Installation

Save & file final NC Programs

Conduct application final acceptance run-offs

Support troubleshooting issues over the phone with customers.

Diagnose and discuss issues onsite with customers

Technical support for customer training activities

Travel 70% of total annual working hours


Education and Experience:
Minimum 2-year degree.
Manufacturing technology or equivalent experience

5 years of machining or machine tool experience


Qualifications:
Read and interpret blueprints

Read process illustration documentation

Read and interpret CMM inspection reports

Strong mechanical skills

AutoCAD

NC Programming

Microsoft Office Product application capability (specifically Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)

Understanding of HUS processes:
Design, Build, Logistics and Installation.

Complete SPC runoffs

Complete process capability within process time cycle specification

Read and interpret cut-view documentation

Effective communication with customers, design suppliers, ancillary equipment suppliers, project manager, and employees


Training Requirements:
Heller online training assignments

General Safety

9001 Quality System Awareness

ISO 14001 Environmental Awareness

Additional training as required


Quality:
QMS (Quality Management System)

Follow and support HUS process maps

Follow support and use HUS procedures, work instructions, and forms


Physical Demands:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend and move about the facility.

Personal Protective Equipment:
As specified by the Heller handbook or other facility requirements.

Work Environment:
Works in an office environment with regular exposure to HUS and customer plants.
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

You should be proficient in:
GD&T
G-Code
M-Code
CAD/CAM Software
Blueprint Reading
CAD Software
High School / GED
Excellent Communication Skills
Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Process Development
Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:
CAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit, Siemens NX)
CAD Software (AutoCAD)
Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC)
Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis)

Salary info:
$30 - $40 / hr

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