Applications Engineer / NC Programmer

Heller Machine Tools - Michigan

Applications Engineer / NC Programmer

Troy, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    **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
    • G-Code
    • M-Code
    • CAD/CAM Software
    • Blueprint Reading
    • CAD Software
    • High School / GED
    • Excellent Communication Skills
    • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
    • Process Development
    • Basic Computer Skills

    Machines & technologies you'll use:

    • CAM Software (Mastercam, Esprit, Siemens NX)
    • CAD Software (AutoCAD)
    • Universal Machining Center (5 axis UMC)
    • Universal Machining Center (3-4 axis)

    Salary info:

    $30 - $40 / hr