CHIRON America Inc. · 1 day ago
Application Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCHIRON America Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer who is responsible for the completion of the Application’s portion of the turnkey by developing processes to manufacture customer parts to the quoted cycle time and quality requirements. The role involves executing turnkeys, setting tooling, troubleshooting problems, and providing onsite application assistance.
Machinery
Hiring Manager
Kristen Kohler
Responsibilities
Responsible for the execution of the turnkey, ensuring that it meets customer requirements, is on time and within budget
Sets tooling and creates machine programs to accurately manufacture the part
Proves quality and cycle time by performing a SPC run off of the process
Troubleshoot turnkey related problems and provide machining solutions
Application of gauging techniques (including CMM, hand gauges, etc.) to verify turnkey process certification
Perform pre-acceptance and final acceptance of turnkey machines both at Chiron and the customer’s facilities
Assist in the installation of machines at the customer’s site
Travel to the customer’s location to provide onsite application’s assistance
Conduct training classes for customer personnel
Assist service personnel, customers and distributors troubleshoot machines
Work with Proposal Engineers / Sales staff on application processes for new machines and quoting purposes
Answer customer programming and applications questions by phone
Assist in creating and modifying procedures for qualification and installation of machines
Qualification
Required
Minimum of an Associate's degree (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC programming
Fanuc programming experience desired
Siemens or Heidenhein experience and 5 axis programming skills a plus
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft office and Solid Works, Siemens NX, or MasterCam programming software
Thorough knowledge and application of SPC techniques for evaluating and troubleshooting process variation
Has a wide variety of part type experience in the manufacturing of chassis and power train components in the automotive and/or aerospace industry
High understanding of feed and speeds and types of cutting tools for a wide variety of part and material types
High degree of understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic fixturing
Has the ability to troubleshoot fixtures to determine root cause of failure
Ability to analyze and interpret pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical schematics and drawings
Understanding of the ISO9001 quality standards
Must be able to travel as needed. Travel is estimated to be 50%
Self-motivated and customer orientated
Strong organizational and planning skills
Strong problem solving and attention to detail
Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to effectively engage with customers and vendors to communicate and develop solutions
Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities
Company
CHIRON America Inc.
CHIRON America Inc. is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and belongs to the CHIRON Group SE, which is headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephen Morris
President and CEO
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