Located in Lyon Township, MI, SW North America is a technology focused company that supplies solutions for demanding, workpiece-specific manufacturing systems for the metal working industry. SWNA’s equipment is used worldwide, particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries, in hydraulics and pneumatics manufacturing, and in many other emerging fields and markets.

The Application Engineer Position

The Company is hiring an Application Engineer who will be responsible for providing support for SW North America machines, and turnkey solutions. This includes creating processes, toolpaths, programs, documents, and showroom demonstrations. This role will require active communication and work with cross-functional teams. It is critical that the Application Engineer has the ability to present to customers professionally and execute their duties on-site and during travel periods abroad.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Actively troubleshoot equipment to meet or surpass statistical expectations and cycle times.
• Review tooling and fixture design concepts, utilizing software like NX, Solidworks, Mastercam, or Minitab.
• Provide both formal and informal training to customers.
• Participate in trade shows or other promotional events.
• Evaluate tooling, time studies, and fixture design concepts.
• Take part in project feasibility reviews.
• Develop and execute CNC programs based on project inputs.
• Utilize NX or Mastercam to create and verify toolpaths, ensuring paths are collision-free and meet clearance requirements.
• Validate that the manufacturing process meets or exceeds statistical specifications within the targeted cycle time.
• Troubleshoot the process and its inputs as needed, using critical thinking skills or root cause analysis. Interpret CMM reports to draw conclusions.
• Assist the training group in developing materials as necessary.
• Train a diverse range of customers, both on-site and off-site, covering equipment use, operation, and programming.

Why Work for SW North America

The Application Engineer will be able to work in the Company’s state-of-the-art building and be directly involved in the Company’s success and growth. The Company actively invests in its employees by providing training and development opportunities, team-building events and a positive work environment. 

Targeted Experience, Skills, and Abilities for the Application Engineer

• 5+ years’ experience setting up four and five axis machining centers and CNC Programming.
• Experience with a wide range of machine tools; lathe, mill, grinding, 5-axis applications, and multi-spindle horizontal machining centers.
• Experience with robot and cell automation including PLC, networking and peripheral devices, preferred.
• A high percentage, estimated at 35% or greater, of travel is expected for this position

Compensation, Benefits, and Structure for the Application Engineer

The position is full-time and permanent, with a competitive salary based on skills and experience. In addition, the Company offers 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, a 401K with a Company match and immediate vesting, paid time off, ongoing career development and training, and a team-based work environment.

The Recruitment Process for the Application Engineer

The recruiting process is designed to ensure that we make the right hire for this critical position and will include a combination of phone and in-person interviews, candidate assessments, a pre-employment background check and drug test.

SW North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!