Application Engineer

Academic Background: Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Industry : Gear Cutting Machine tool industry

Work Experience: 2 to 4 years

Main Task:

Customer Support:

• Providing pre-sales technical support, including feasibility studies and presentations to customers.
• Offering post-sales support, including training,troubleshooting, and resolving process-related issues at customer sites.
• Conducting machine commissioning and ensuring optimal performance.

Application Development:

• Developing and optimising applications for existing machines.
• Assisting in the development of new gear cutting machine products.
• Conducting component trials and prove-outs.

Technical Expertise:

• Analysing engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and manufacturing processes related to gear cutting.
• Understanding customer requirements and translating them into machine configurations and process parameters.
• Providing technical documentation like offers, control plans, and cycle time studies.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborating with sales and product development teams to address customer needs and provide feedback.
• Maintaining clear communication with customers to address queries and provide solutions.
• Representing the company at exhibitions and industry events.

Competencies Required:

Gear Manufacturing Process Knowledge:

--Understanding of various gear types (spur, helical,bevel, etc.), gear cutting methods (hobbing, shaping,grinding, etc.), and the associated tooling, fixtures,and setup procedures.

Machine Operation and Setup:

--Familiarity with operating and setting up gear cutting machines, including CNC controls (Fanuc, Siemens,etc.).

CNC Programming:

--Proficiency in programming gear cutting machines,including part programming and understanding of different CNC control systems.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:

--Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to machine performance, process parameters, and product quality.

Metrology and Inspection:

--Knowledge of gear metrology principles, inspection equipment (CMMs, gear checkers), and the ability to interpret measurement data.

Skill Required:

Communication Skills:

--Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers, explain technical concepts,and collaborate with internal teams.

Customer Focus:

--Understanding customer needs and providing technical support to ensure customer satisfaction.

Adaptability and Flexibility:

--Willingness to adapt to changing customer requirements and work in a dynamic environment.

Willingness to Travel:

--Ability to travel to customer sites for installations,training, and troubleshooting.

Knowledge on SPC :

--Ability to prove machine for statistical process control (SPC)

Work Location : Peenya/Dabaspete, Bangalore.