Applications Engineer - TruLaser Center 7030

Location: Chicago, IL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

The Advanced Technology Engineer TruLaser Center is essential to the product success in the fields of Applications, Support and Training. The ATE is working closely with Sales and is responsible for part studies, product demonstrations, customer training and application support both in house and on customer site. Besides the "typical" role of application engineers the role will also support the operations team and ensure our equipment to be running properly within the innovative and fully connected Smart Factory Chicago. Welcome to the next generation!

Principles & Responsibilities

• Train our customers in programming, operating and basic maintenance of the TruLaser Center 7030.

• Provide expert first-hand support during the initial production ramp up phase on site at customers.

• Create customer part time estimates and produce sample parts in the TRUMPF Smart Factory.

• Conduct customer product and production flow demonstrations at the TRUMPF Smart Factory.

• Consult and demonstrate latest machine technology solutions for Industry 4.0.

• Provide customer application & sales phone support as well as post-sales support through onsite visits.

• Support creation and improvement of documentation and processes.

• Work within a global and dynamic team based in our Smart Factory in Chicago.

• Go-to person for customers on questions and issues with integrated cutting and bending systems.

• Be responsible for the TruLaser Center 7030 in the production showroom environment and support operations for real part production including the TRUMPF fabrication software suite.

• Travel estimate is up to 30% as average, with focus in USA and Canada.

• Able to lift 50 pounds without aid.

Salary Range: $34.43 - $46.59

Experience/Education

Previous experience in applications at TRUMPF or similar machine tool industry. Significant experience with CAD, programming and automation. TRUMPF machine tool product knowledge required. Knowledge of manufacturing technologies and production software systems preferred. Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal are required as this position involves extensive contact with customers and sales representatives. Ideal candidate is well-mannered and able to create a positive working environment with all different kinds of characters.

Minimum 2-year technical school degree with a solid math background or the suitable equivalent of education and work experience. Foreign language skills (German, French) are helpful.

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