Field Applications Engineer - Phoenix

Sterling Fab Tech•Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

Sterling Fabrication Technology is seeking an Applications Engineer to support CNC machine tool sales and customer success. The role supports CNC equipment for metal processing and fabrication, including lasers, punching machines, tube lasers, press brakes, and other fabrication machine tools. It includes conducting machine performance time studies and showroom demonstrations, providing hands-on customer training, assisting with offline programming and machine operation at customer sites, helping customers prepare facility requirements before machine arrival, and being on-site for equipment arrival to verify condition and placement. The engineer also visits existing customers after installation to support satisfaction.

Requirements

Computer literacy and a CAD/CAM background.
Professional demeanor and communication skills with customers; the role is almost entirely customer-facing.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Must live in or near Phoenix, Arizona.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro-E, or CNC programming software.
Basic knowledge of mechanics, engineering, manufacturing, and/or fabrication.

Responsibilities

Conduct process time studies to demonstrate machine performance.
Conduct machine demonstrations in the showroom for potential customers.
Provide hands-on training to customers.
Assist customers on-site with offline programming and machine operation.
Assist customers with facility requirements before machine arrival.
Be on-site during machine arrival to ensure equipment condition and proper placement.
Visit existing customers after installation to ensure customer satisfaction.