Applications Engineer

Fives - Hebron, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Hebron, KY

5,001-10,000 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Applications Engineer at Fives will be responsible for designing, planning, and coordinating the mechanical and software integration of machine tools, controls, and processes. This role aims to deliver technology-driven components across various industry sectors, including aerospace, automotive, energy, oil & gas, and heavy equipment. The position requires frequent travel to support customer needs and business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Works closely with existing and new customers to identify new applications, markets, and business opportunities for Fives processing equipment and technologies.
• Identifies opportunities to improve capabilities of Fives processing equipment based on customer experience and future needs.
• Identifies opportunities to develop new types of processing systems based on market trends.
• Reviews and analyzes customer part manufacturing requirements.
• Prepares customer part simulations and reports using CAD and composite CAM software.
• Recommends machine type to best fit the application.
• Stays abreast of technological improvements and innovations.
• Visits customer facilities to support the introduction of systems and processes, resolve processing issues.
• Provides market vision, direction, and feedback to management.
• Prepares and delivers presentations on equipment applications and process capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Five or more years' experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Three to five years' experience in machine tool manufacturing.
• Experience in the deposition of pre-preg material onto layup and cure molding.
• Experience in automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledgeable and proficient using engineering computer-aided design tools.
• Good organizational skills with a focus on attention to details.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of machine tools equipment and processing.
• Microsoft Office software proficiency.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Holidays
• Personal Time Off
• 401K & IRA