Applications Engineer / NC Programmer - Heller Machine Tools - Michigan
Troy, MI
About the Job
**Seeking a Applications Engineer / NC Programmer
**Ideal candidate is self driven, well organized, and customer/quality oritented.
Responsibilities:
Pre-acceptance
Review project lineup documents/Info
Look for previous similar designs
Create design plan
Draft project program specification
Review specifications with customer (where possible)
Draft NC program by operation
Conduct reviews of NC program
NC Program verification (with simulation, if possible)
Install NC programs in machines and make edits as needed
Install tools in machines
Test NC program, review inspection results. If necessary, troubleshoot / target process.
Conduct capability runoffs at Heller and customer location
Production support activities
Customer service support
Support training activities at Heller and Customer locations
Logistic knowledge and support
File latest machine programs from the floor (after machine pre-acceptance)
Installation
Save & file final NC Programs
Conduct application final acceptance run-offs
Support troubleshooting issues over the phone with customers.
Diagnose and discuss issues onsite with customers
Technical support for customer training activities
Travel 70% of total annual working hours
Education and Experience:
Minimum 2-year degree.
Manufacturing technology or equivalent experience
5 years of machining or machine tool experience
Qualifications:
Read and interpret blueprints
Read process illustration documentation
Read and interpret CMM inspection reports
Strong mechanical skills
AutoCAD
NC Programming
Microsoft Office Product application capability (specifically Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
Understanding of HUS processes: Design, Build, Logistics and Installation.
Complete SPC runoffs
Complete process capability within process time cycle specification
Read and interpret cut-view documentation
Effective communication with customers, design suppliers, ancillary equipment suppliers, project manager, and employees
Training Requirements:
Heller online training assignments
General Safety
9001 Quality System Awareness
ISO 14001 Environmental Awareness
Additional training as required
Quality:
QMS (Quality Management System)
Follow and support HUS process maps
Follow support and use HUS procedures, work instructions, and forms
Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend and move about the facility.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- As specified by the Heller handbook or other facility requirements.
Work Environment:
- Works in an office environment with regular exposure to HUS and customer plants.
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
You should be proficient in:
- GD&T
- CAD Software
- G-Code
- M-Code
- CAD/CAM Software
- High School / GED
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Process Development
- Blueprint Reading
- Basic Computer Skills
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- CAD Software (AutoCAD)
- CAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit, Siemens NX)
- Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC)
- Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis)
Salary info:
$30 - $40 / hr