Applications Engineer, 5-Axis

BLM Group World Wide • Novi, MI

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About The Position

Join BLM GROUP USA as an Applications Engineer for 5-Axis, where you will serve as a technical resource within the Sales/Marketing department. You will conduct demonstrations and application tests, providing advanced technical support to the sales team and management. This role requires a commitment to understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that leverage BLM GROUP's innovative products. You will also have the opportunity to travel for training and customer support, making a significant impact in the manufacturing sector.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a Technical field or equivalent military training.
• At least three (3) years of 5-Axis laser/welding experience required.
• Valid Driver’s License with no more than two (2) points on a driving record within a three (3) year period.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of CAD/CAM software and how they apply to specific machine and part applications.
• Understanding of reading part drawings.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of statistical evaluations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Understanding of laser technology/parameters and ability to adjust them.
• Must have mechanical aptitude/experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish oneself as a subject matter expert in their related field.
• Analyze customer drawings to determine the feasibility of an application utilizing BLM GROUP’s product offerings.
• Assist or lead in the development of sales tools for new features or machines.
• Maintain par levels of demonstration materials and order additional material when necessary.
• Conduct machine- and/or software-related training, demos, and correct/troubleshoot any applications or other issues for customers.
• Determine if customer concerns are machine related or applications based, correct machine/service-related issues in addition to application when needed.
• Travel to customer facilities as needed to conduct run-off acceptance tests.
• Assist or lead in the development of 5-axis product machine/software demonstration parts/strategy.
• Provide machine or software presentations at various trade shows or expos.
• Perform time studies/feasibility requests.
• Provide technical expertise and support to other Applications Engineers, Product Managers, or Sales team members.
• Maintain a positive rapport, professional appearance, and business relationships with customers.
• Cooperate with external fixture companies for design/engineering of 5-Axis fixtures.
• Travel to Italy 1-2 times per year for continual training.
• Travel up to 50% as needed by management.
• Work overtime as necessary to complete workload as needed by management.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees