Software Support Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026.
About Us
Intelligent Manufacturing is on an exciting growth journey, building the new digital era of manufacturing. Our digital manufacturing solutions automate and connect the component manufacturing value chain - from design and planning to preparation, production and verification. Our objective is to make the shift towards efficient and sustainable manufacturing. As the market leader in CAM and metrology software, with a global footprint and over 400,000 software licenses, we have a unique foundation to build on. Read more about us here.
SigmaTEK, one of the growing business units within Intelligent Manufacturing, is a leading provider of end-to-end CAD/CAM software that helps professional fabricators increase ROI by optimizing material utilization, machine motion, manpower, and data management. Our product portfolio covers the full fabrication workflow from quoting to shipping, with integration across a wide range of business systems.
Our customer commitment is to help expand their potential with smart software solutions that drive the future of manufacturing. With direct representation in over 15 countries and 100+ product resellers, our customer focus is supported by a worldwide team of consultative professionals and experienced product experts.
About the Role
As a Software Support Engineer on the SigmaTEK technical support team, you’ll help fabricators get the most out of our software. You’ll start with a structured three-month onboarding period focused on first-line support, learning our products, tools, and processes alongside experienced engineers. From there, you’ll take on the full scope of support: advanced troubleshooting, post processor work, customer site visits, and training.
We also expect our team to use AI tools in their daily work and to help build new tools that serve our customers better. You don’t need to know everything on day one. We’ll train you on SigmaTEK products, post processors, and CNC fundamentals.
Location: Cincinnati, OH - Hybrid
Travel: Up to 25% once onboarding is complete
Responsibilities
First-Line Support
- Respond to customer questions about software installation and operation by phone, email, and online support channels
- Log, prioritize, and follow up on support cases to meet our service level agreements
- Escalate complex issues to senior engineers with clear notes on the steps already taken
- Complete SigmaTEK product training and shadow senior engineers on advanced cases and customer visits
Advanced Troubleshooting & Applications
- Own complex support cases from diagnosis through resolution, including extensive troubleshooting
- Customize and troubleshoot post processors and the NC (G-code) output they generate
- Read and understand application code and make code fixes to resolve support issues
- Travel to customer manufacturing facilities to install our CAD/CAM software and run test programs on their machines to prove out the software
Training, Demonstrations & Documentation
- Deliver customer training on-site, at our in-house training facility, and online
- Support the sales team with technical demonstrations and competitive benchmarking
- Create and maintain documentation of issues and their solutions to speed up future resolutions
Ongoing from Day One: AI Tools & Productivity
- Use AI tools in daily work to research issues, draft customer responses, and create documentation faster
- Identify repetitive support tasks and help automate them with AI and scripting
- Help design and build AI-powered tools that help customers find answers and resolve issues faster, such as troubleshooting assistants and self-service knowledge resources
- Follow company guidelines for responsible AI use, including protecting customer data
Required Skills
- Ability to explain technical solutions step by step, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple open cases and deadlines
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to problem solving
- Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office
- Comfort using AI tools, or a strong interest in learning to use them in your work
Nice to Have
- Experience with CAD/CAM software or CNC cutting equipment (laser, plasma, waterjet, punch, or similar)
- Familiarity with G-code or post processors
- SQL database experience
- Scripting or programming experience, such as Python or PowerShell
- Experience building prompts, automations, or tools with AI