Applications Engineer / NC Programmer

Troy, MI

**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