Applications Engineer, Advanced Milling Specialist

Methods Machine Tools Inc • Sudbury, MA

15d

About The Position

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.
Methods designs and implements custom machining setups, including machine tool selection, automation integration, and turnkey automation cells. The corporate campus in Sudbury, Mass., comprises a showroom/technical center, which contains automation, applications, and a full range of cutting-edge machines. Methods has more than 300 employees, one corporate office and engineering & production facility, seven regional offices, one precision center for machine testing and demonstration, and has more than 45,000 machines installed throughout North America.

Job Summary: The Application Engineer, Advanced Milling Specialist supports sales growth and customer success across North America by providing advanced CNC milling expertise, application support, customer training, and machine demonstrations. This role partners closely with Sales, Product Management, OEMs, and customers to deliver competitive machining solutions and successful installations.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Machining, Toolmaking, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of advanced CNC programming and machining experience, including 5-axis machining.
• Strong CAD/CAM skills; advanced knowledge of GD&T, inspection tools, and machining processes.
• Advanced experience with Fanuc controls.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Approximately 50-75% North American travel, with occasional international travel as required. A valid driver’s license and passport is required, with no restrictions on entering Canada, Mexico or Japan.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and consultative support to sales teams throughout the sales and post-installation process.
• Develop application-specific solutions in collaboration with sales, product managers, OEMs, and tooling/workholding partners.
• Create and deliver machine demonstrations, sample parts, and technical sales materials.
• Lead advanced machining training for customers and internal application engineers.
• Support service teams and customers by troubleshooting complex applications issues.
• Represent Methods at trade shows, industry events, and technical forums.
• Build strong customer relationships to support retention and future growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees