Sinker EDM Applications Specialist Engineer

Department

Sales Engineering

A day in this role

Picture your morning at a customer site: you review their Sinker EDM program, spot the inefficiencies, and map out a better process. By midday, you’re on the machine executing test cuts that prove out your recommendations. In the afternoon, you’re coaching operators on high-power processing techniques and creating a tailored training plan so their team can replicate the results on the production floor. You wrap up with a call to troubleshoot another customer’s application remotely and coordinate with fellow Applications Engineers on an upcoming demonstration to help secure new business for MC Machinery.

What you’ll do

• Independently evaluate and resolve application-related issues on customer Sinker EDM equipment to enhance performance and throughput.
• Respond quickly and professionally to customer inquiries; bring in the right MC Machinery resources when broader collaboration is needed.
• Develop creative solutions and process strategies using sound application engineering judgment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot EDM application challenges by phone when on-site support isn’t required.
• Support sales growth by identifying opportunities, performing test cuts, and conducting product demonstrations for prospective customers.
• Deliver and design high power processing training for customers (and, at times, MC Machinery colleagues) to optimize machine usage for specific production needs.
• Document and communicate strategies, results, and recommendations clearly in writing and in person.
• Collaborate on marketing and applications initiatives that help win new business.
• Work primarily within your assigned region, with flexibility to support customers across North America as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Proven independence in diagnosing customer problems and driving solutions without close supervision.
• Customer-facing poise that builds confidence in MC Machinery solutions.
• Deep application engineering knowledge specific to electrical discharge machining and applicable industry standards, with the ability to adapt or deviate from standards when appropriate.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM and CNC programming skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong documentation habits.
• Team-oriented mindset that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel as needed; a current, valid driver’s license is required.

Education and experience

• Preferred: 2+ years operating, programming, setting up, and developing processes for EDM machinery.
• Consideration: Candidates with 2+ years of machine shop experience may be trained for this role.

Working conditions

• Primarily indoor work with occasional exposure to changing weather (heat, cold, rain, wind, sun).
• Regular proximity to moving mechanical parts; moderate to loud noise.
• Significant driving and periods of overtime may be required; ability to operate a motor vehicle and a valid driver’s license are necessary.

Physical requirements

• Very frequent bending at the waist, upper body twisting, standing, speaking, and hearing; frequent kneeling.
• Repetitive hand use including squeezing, keyboarding, and crouching.
• Frequent lifting/carrying 1–10 lbs; recurrent lifting 11–20 lbs; occasional lifting/carrying 21–50+ lbs.
• Constant pushing/pulling 1–50 lbs; infrequent pushing/pulling over 50 lbs with handcarts or similar devices.
• Good visual and color acuity are required.

Territory

Regional focus within your assigned territory, with the flexibility to support projects across North America when called upon.

Legal notices

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.