{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"bd6b59ae0d6c651647d5b420","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bd6b59ae0d6c651647d5b420","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bd6b59ae0d6c651647d5b420","title":"Applications Engineer, Advanced Milling","description":"Methods Machine Tools was established in 1958 with three employees and a handful of refurbished machines. Since then, the company has become one of the largest privately owned machine tool importers in North America.\nJob Summary:\nThe Applications Engineer – Advanced Milling serves as a technical expert supporting the sales process, customer demonstrations, process development, and implementation of advanced CNC milling solutions. This role specializes in high-performance machining, multi-axis milling, complex workholding, tooling optimization, and process improvement for customers in industries such as aerospace, medical, defense, automotive, energy, and precision manufacturing.\nThe Applications Engineer partners with Sales, Product Management, Service, and customers to develop machining solutions that maximize productivity, quality, and profitability. This position requires extensive expertise in CNC milling technology, CAM programming, cutting tool applications, and advanced manufacturing processes.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCustomer and Sales Support\nProvide technical support to Regional Sales Managers and Account Managers throughout the sales cycle.\nEvaluate customer part prints, models, manufacturing requirements, and production objectives.\nRecommend machine tool solutions, automation systems, tooling packages, and workholding strategies.\nConduct customer visits to assess manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for productivity improvements.\nDeliver technical presentations to customers and prospects regarding machining capabilities and process solutions.\nAssist with machine tool quotations by providing cycle times, process recommendations, and technical specifications.\nDemonstrations and Process Development\nDevelop and execute customer demonstrations showcasing machine tool capabilities and advanced milling technologies.\nCreate complete machining processes, including tooling selection, fixturing concepts, machining strategies, and cycle time analysis.\nProgram CNC milling machines using CAM software and machine controls.\nOptimize machining parameters to improve cycle times, surface finish, tool life, and overall productivity.\nConduct prove-outs and validation testing of customer applications.\nDocument demonstration results and provide detailed process recommendations.\nAdvanced Milling Expertise\nDevelop machining strategies for:\n3-Axis, 4-Axis, and 5-Axis CNC milling\nHigh-speed machining (HSM)\nHigh-efficiency milling (HEM)\nDynamic toolpath strategies\nComplex contouring and surfacing\nMulti-sided machining\nLights-out and automated production environments\nApply advanced knowledge of cutting tool technologies, toolpath optimization, and machining dynamics.\nSupport machining of complex materials including titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, hardened steels, aluminum alloys, composites, and medical-grade materials.\nIdentify opportunities to improve spindle utilization, tool life, and machine performance.\nInstallation and Customer Training\nSupport machine acceptance testing and customer runoff activities.\nAssist customers during machine implementation and process startup.\nConduct operator, programmer, and manufacturing engineer training.\nProvide best-practice recommendations for machine operation and maintenance.\nSupport post-installation process improvements and productivity enhancements.\nInternal Collaboration\nCollaborate with Product Management to evaluate new machine tool technologies and applications.\nWork closely with Service Engineers to resolve technical issues affecting machining performance.\nAssist Marketing with technical content, case studies, videos, trade shows, and customer events.\nShare technical knowledge and mentor junior Applications Engineers.\nRequired Qualifications & Skills:\nAssociate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred.\nEquivalent combination of education and extensive machining experience will be considered\n5+ years of experience in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or process development.\nExtensive experience with advanced CNC milling operations.\nExperience developing machining processes for production environments.\nMachine tool industry experience strongly preferred.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nNone\nTravel Requirements:\nAbility to travel up to 50–70% throughout assigned territory and customer locations.\nOccasional overnight and weekend travel required for demonstrations, installations, trade shows, and customer support activities.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to work in manufacturing and machine shop environments.\nAbility to stand for extended periods during demonstrations and customer visits.\nAbility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.\nAbility to safely operate machine tools and related equipment.\nAbility to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).\nSalary:\n$39.23 - $59.30 per hour\nThe listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, and may exceed the posted range for highly qualified candidates.\nAdditional Information\nThis job description is designed to provide an overview of basic skills, experiences and education required to perform the job and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. In instances where educational degrees are required, the company will take into consideration factors such as additional experience, training, or certifications in lieu of specific educational requirements.\nMethods Machine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.","company":"Methods Machine Tools","rawCompany":"methods machine tools","city":"Gilberts","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T19:05:21.477Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4041.00","title":"Machinists","slug":"machinists"},{"code":"51-9162.00","title":"Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers","slug":"computer-numerically-controlled-tool-programmers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"333517","title":"Machine Tool Manufacturing","slug":"machine-tool-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Applications Engineer, Advanced Milling","description":"Methods Machine Tools was established in 1958 with three employees and a handful of refurbished machines. Since then, the company has become one of the largest privately owned machine tool importers in North America.\nJob Summary:\nThe Applications Engineer – Advanced Milling serves as a technical expert supporting the sales process, customer demonstrations, process development, and implementation of advanced CNC milling solutions. This role specializes in high-performance machining, multi-axis milling, complex workholding, tooling optimization, and process improvement for customers in industries such as aerospace, medical, defense, automotive, energy, and precision manufacturing.\nThe Applications Engineer partners with Sales, Product Management, Service, and customers to develop machining solutions that maximize productivity, quality, and profitability. This position requires extensive expertise in CNC milling technology, CAM programming, cutting tool applications, and advanced manufacturing processes.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCustomer and Sales Support\nProvide technical support to Regional Sales Managers and Account Managers throughout the sales cycle.\nEvaluate customer part prints, models, manufacturing requirements, and production objectives.\nRecommend machine tool solutions, automation systems, tooling packages, and workholding strategies.\nConduct customer visits to assess manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for productivity improvements.\nDeliver technical presentations to customers and prospects regarding machining capabilities and process solutions.\nAssist with machine tool quotations by providing cycle times, process recommendations, and technical specifications.\nDemonstrations and Process Development\nDevelop and execute customer demonstrations showcasing machine tool capabilities and advanced milling technologies.\nCreate complete machining processes, including tooling selection, fixturing concepts, machining strategies, and cycle time analysis.\nProgram CNC milling machines using CAM software and machine controls.\nOptimize machining parameters to improve cycle times, surface finish, tool life, and overall productivity.\nConduct prove-outs and validation testing of customer applications.\nDocument demonstration results and provide detailed process recommendations.\nAdvanced Milling Expertise\nDevelop machining strategies for:\n3-Axis, 4-Axis, and 5-Axis CNC milling\nHigh-speed machining (HSM)\nHigh-efficiency milling (HEM)\nDynamic toolpath strategies\nComplex contouring and surfacing\nMulti-sided machining\nLights-out and automated production environments\nApply advanced knowledge of cutting tool technologies, toolpath optimization, and machining dynamics.\nSupport machining of complex materials including titanium, Inconel, stainless steel, hardened steels, aluminum alloys, composites, and medical-grade materials.\nIdentify opportunities to improve spindle utilization, tool life, and machine performance.\nInstallation and Customer Training\nSupport machine acceptance testing and customer runoff activities.\nAssist customers during machine implementation and process startup.\nConduct operator, programmer, and manufacturing engineer training.\nProvide best-practice recommendations for machine operation and maintenance.\nSupport post-installation process improvements and productivity enhancements.\nInternal Collaboration\nCollaborate with Product Management to evaluate new machine tool technologies and applications.\nWork closely with Service Engineers to resolve technical issues affecting machining performance.\nAssist Marketing with technical content, case studies, videos, trade shows, and customer events.\nShare technical knowledge and mentor junior Applications Engineers.\nRequired Qualifications & Skills:\nAssociate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred.\nEquivalent combination of education and extensive machining experience will be considered\n5+ years of experience in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, applications engineering, or process development.\nExtensive experience with advanced CNC milling operations.\nExperience developing machining processes for production environments.\nMachine tool industry experience strongly preferred.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nNone\nTravel Requirements:\nAbility to travel up to 50–70% throughout assigned territory and customer locations.\nOccasional overnight and weekend travel required for demonstrations, installations, trade shows, and customer support activities.\nPhysical Requirements:\nAbility to work in manufacturing and machine shop environments.\nAbility to stand for extended periods during demonstrations and customer visits.\nAbility to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.\nAbility to safely operate machine tools and related equipment.\nAbility to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).\nSalary:\n$39.23 - $59.30 per hour\nThe listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, and may exceed the posted range for highly qualified candidates.\nAdditional Information\nThis job description is designed to provide an overview of basic skills, experiences and education required to perform the job and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. In instances where educational degrees are required, the company will take into consideration factors such as additional experience, training, or certifications in lieu of specific educational requirements.\nMethods Machine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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