Position
Application Engineer
Location
Ontario
Position: Application Engineer
Location: Ontario
High Level Summary
This role is responsible for providing front line technical applications support to our customers. The candidate will be expected to be knowledgeable not only in the equipment and controls EMEC Machine Tools represents, but also in the field of metal cutting / metal working. To be successful in this role, one must regularly apply both disciplines to solve complex customer problems or satisfy requests.
In addition to these technical requirements, the candidate must present this skillset to the customer in a way that instills confidence and trust. This role involves working closely with our customers, both in a pre-sale capacity (sales calls, collaborative machine selection, etc. to customers and prospects) and post-sale support (training, post-dev support, solving machining challenges, custom macro programs, turnkey support, etc.). Our goal is to provide customers with the best possible experience in their dealing with our Applications team at all levels. This role has many expectations, but they can be distilled down to one – ensure every customer that interacts with EMEC applications has their expectations exceeded.
Key Responsibilities
Post-Sale Support
- Provide Machine and Control training on the full EMEC line of CNC machines.
- Work with Customers to solve manufacturing challenges they may encounter. This can take the form of solving machining issues such as vibration/surface finish, creating custom machining or probing macros to simplify tasks, optimizing cycle times, etc.
- Work with Management and Customers to provide support that exceeds their needs and expectations.
- Coordinate with Management, Service, and the Customer to ensure an overlapping handoff on new machine installs. Handoffs must be smooth and effortless for the Customer.
Pre-Sale Support
- Work closely with the sales team and provide support to close orders.
- Provide process estimates, cycle time analyses, and expert manufacturing advice.
- Attend on-site customer meetings with sales personnel.
- Function as a subject matter expert for the sales team, with deep knowledge of all EMEC product lines.
Showroom and Trade Show Support
- Ensure the showroom is always in ‘customer visit’ condition.
- When required, create demos on showroom machine to highlight unique characteristics of each piece of equipment.
- Prepare machines, demos, tools, work holding, etc. for trade shows and implement them on site.
- Attend trade shows and engage with Prospects and Customers, representing yourself and EMEC in the best possible light.
Continuous Improvement
- Always endeavor to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
- Stay up to date on the latest products and services from our vendors.
- Look for opportunities for growth in both yourself, and the company. If at anytime you see an opportunity for improving the customer experience, it should be reported/investigated immediately.