Swiss CNC Applications Engineer

MissionHires is seeking a Swiss CNC Applications Engineer on behalf of a company. This role supports pre-sale and post-sale customer projects involving Swiss-style CNC equipment, including turnkey project delivery, machine demonstrations, process development, customer training, and onsite engineering assistance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on sliding headstock CNC experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers.

The company has a total of 5 Swiss CNC AE roles, all offering relocation assistance! Locations include: Philadelphia, PA; Fullerton, CA; Minneapolis, MN; and Hartford, CT!

• Lead turnkey projects, customer demonstrations, and related engineering initiatives, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Conduct pre-sale activities, including customer visits, opportunity evaluations, machine assessments, and equipment recommendations.
• Develop part-processing recommendations and turnkey proposals based on customer requirements.
• Create and implement custom machine demonstrations for prospective and existing customers.
• Train customers on the safe setup and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss-style lathes, and multitasking machines.
• Provide onsite customer training and engineering support as needed.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, engineering reports, and technical documentation.
• Interpret engineering plans, specifications, and customer part requirements.
• Maintain current, in-depth knowledge of the machine tool industry and represented product lines.

• Experience in engineering and manufacturing environments involving sliding headstock (Swiss) CNC machine tools.

• Working knowledge of Fanuc-based CNC controls.

• Ability to evaluate machining opportunities, assess technical requirements, and make sound recommendations.

• Ability to think quickly, assess situations effectively, and make sound decisions.

• Strong customer-facing communication and training skills.

• Ability and willingness to travel to customer sites for training and engineering assistance.

• Experience with 5-axis machining is a plus.

• Experience with CAD/CAM software is preferred but not required.

• 5 years experience with SWISS preferred.

Full benefits and relocation bonus.