CNC Applications Engineer

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering•San Francisco, CA

2d•$48 - $58

About The Position

A leading CNC machine tool integrator is seeking a highly skilled Applications Engineer to support customers across the West Coast, with a primary focus on Northern California, Washington, and Oregon. This role is ideal for a technically strong, customer-facing engineer who can own projects end-to-end —from programming and setup to testing, optimization, and customer training. This is not a repetitive role. Machines are imported as base platforms and custom-built to customer specifications , meaning no two machines—or problems—are the same. The successful Applications Engineer will thrive in a dynamic environment that requires adaptability, patience, and deep CNC expertise.

Requirements

Strong hands-on CNC Applications Engineering experience
Experience owning full CNC projects (setup, programming, testing, customer support)
Programming Comfortable writing programs from scratch , not just optimization
Strong understanding of machining strategies, tooling, materials, and machine behavior
Deep experience with FANUC controls across machine tools (essential)

Nice To Haves

Background as a Field Service Engineer transitioning into Applications Engineering is highly successful in this role
Experience with CAM systems (Gibbs, Mastercam, etc. — all transferable)

Responsibilities

Customer Application Support Support customers with CNC machine tools both remotely and on-site, ensuring machines are programmed, set up, and running efficiently.
Programming & Process Development Write CNC programs from scratch for new, never-before-seen parts Develop tooling paths, select tooling, conduct time studies, and optimize tool life Modify and optimize existing programs as needed Support tight-tolerance applications (aerospace, medical, automotive, complex components)
Machine Setup & Validation Take projects from A–Z : setup, programming, running parts, testing, and validating machine performance before and after customer delivery.
Customer Training Train operators and maintenance personnel on machine operation, programming, and best practices—often stepping in when customer operators leave or turnover occurs.
Sales Collaboration (50/50 Split) Work closely with the sales team to support machine demos, time studies, and application feasibility Explain machine capabilities, workholding, tooling strategies, and process advantages to customers Help drive additional sales through technical expertise and customer confidence
Field & Office Balance Some weeks may be entirely customer-facing; others may be office-based supporting sales, programming, or time studies Flexibility is key—workload depends on customer demand
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work alongside automation teams (automation knowledge not required) Partner with engineering, product, and regional teams across the organization