New 
Application Engineer - Precision Machine Tools and Automation
 UNISIG | |
$90,000-$120,000 - Unisig offers an outstanding benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability as well as a 401k plan with match, a discretionary semi-annual bonus program and paid time off holidays, vacation
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 United States, Wisconsin, Menomonee Falls | |
| N58W14630 Shawn Circle (Show on map) | |
 Feb 25, 2026 | |
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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
UNISIG specializes in the design, engineering, and production of high-performance, precision CNC machine tools and automation. As an industry leader, our machines, whether custom-built or express-ordered, are in demand across the globe. Equipped with advanced tools and systems, our highly skilled workforce brings innovation, expertise, and value to all facets of the process, delivering a product that meets or exceeds our customers' expectations. POSITION SUMMARY: The Application Engineer works with innovative applications and customers around the world, applying state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies to solve complex problems. This role bridges customer requirements, engineering design, and manufacturing execution, with a technical focus on deep hole drilling, deep hole machining, and process automation. This role plays a critical role in customer success - from initial quoting and application development through project execution, final runoff, and long-term technical support. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable collaborating across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, service, sales, and directly with customers. As part of an OEM environment, this role influences all stages of the process. This role offers a rewarding blend of professional and hands-on responsibilities, connecting practical experience with design, analysis, and theory. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *Analyze customer workpiece requirements and develop deep hole drilling and deep hole machining processes to meet requirements *Collaborate with leading tooling companies to select tooling, determine machining parameters, and estimate cycle times *Define machine configurations and specifications required to meet application and process objectives *For automated projects, determine operation sequences, system cycle time, and automation interfaces *Provide machine selection and accessory configuration information to technical sales for quoting *Create tool setup documentation and manufacturing process drawings, including Bills of Materials, for use in the tech center and on customer projects *Develop special tools, fixtures, accessories, and machine designs in conjunction with design engineering *Create conceptual design elements for machines, processes, and automated cells in conjunction with product development *Participate in process development and theory validation in the UNISIG technical center *Participate in process development for customer projects in build, support during runoff, and training *Apply troubleshooting and development disciplines in an engineering lab setting with documentation *Provide ongoing application support and troubleshooting as customers use their machines POSITION REQUIREMENTS *Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent combination of education/experience in a related technical field. *Experience with precision CNC machining and cutting tools (deep hole drilling experience is a plus but not required) *Experience with precision measurement and statistical process controls for production *Experience designing tools and fixtures using 2D CAD, 3D CAD or CAM software *Demonstrated success learning how things work at a deep level, such as material science or metal cutting theory, and using those concepts to achieve technical successes in difficult applications *Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into robust machine concepts. *Experience supporting or developing technical proposals and customer-facing documentation that are technically sound, manufacturable, and competitive. *Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. *Ability to plan and execute testing and validation activities to reduce technical risk and improve design quality *Align with UNISIG Core Values: Driven to perform; Solve problems, don't create them; Strong individual who values a team; Desire to find what's next; Committed to detail and consistency. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: *Regularly sits throughout the day *Regularly utilizes depth perception, peripheral vision, and close focus *Regularly operates a computer, computer accessories, and phone equipment *Occasionally required to lift 25 pounds unassisted *Occasionally stands and moves throughout the shop *Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, reaches, and carries | |