Associate Applications Engineer Jobs in California

Summary

Applications Engineer 4   Salary Range:  $37.00 - $56.00/ Hr. 

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.
Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing Team, and Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

Under supervision of the Applications Manager; programs, sets up and operates CNC lathe, CNC vertical or horizontal mills and Haas Rotary products. The Applications Engineer 4 works with customers over the phone and in person to solve complex applications and/or machine capability problems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works with the service department to provide our customers the highest quality customer service possible.

• Performs miscellaneous duties in preparation for trade shows or machine demonstrations.

• Offers expertise on Haas products and knows options and features of lathes, mills, specials, and rotaries.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Haas Web Site including sales and service protected areas.

• Answers applications related phone calls from dealers and customers.

• May work on any/all tasks related to setting up a job on a lathe or mill from conception to an errorless machine demo (designing/building fixtures, selecting the proper tools, etc.).

• Writes advanced 5-axis (mills) and 3-axis plus sub spindle with live tool (includes Vertical Turning Center if Lathe) CNC programs utilizing advanced machine functions such as macros.

• Works with Call Manager phone software and Avante System to track application related items.

• Diagnosing complex programming errors and software flaws as well as mechanical flaws.

• Keeps demo room and work areas clean and organized.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.

• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervised Employees

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

0

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a machining expert.

• Can listen closely and follow directions and perform above-mentioned duties.

• Can read and write advanced G-code for Fanuc controls and has good knowledge of other controls.

• Offers excellent communication skills (telephone and interpersonal).

• Computer literate in M/S Office, Word, and Excel.

• Must be and expert in a minimum of one CAD/CAM System.

• Can create in CAD/CAM Wire-frame, Solid Model, and Program 3-axis parts (mills) and/or 2-axis (lathe).

• 20-35% travel required.

• Must score a minimum of 95% on the final of the applications class.

• Must score a minimum of 85% on the final of the service classes.

Desired Qualifications

Education

Associate's degree AA/AS/AAS from a two-year college or technical school is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

Other

Minimum Years of Experience

10+ years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including but not limited to probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and/or calculus.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Occasionally

Standing

Frequently

Walking

Occasionally

Bending (neck)

Frequently

Bending (waist)

Rarely

Squatting

Frequently

Twisting (neck)

Occasionally

Twisting (waist)

Occasionally

Climbing

Frequently

Kneeling

Frequently

Crawling

Frequently

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Occasionally

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Occasionally

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Frequently

Fine manipulation

Frequently

Pushing & Pulling

Frequently

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision

No

Color vision

No

Peripheral vision

Yes

Depth perception

No

Adjust focus

Yes

Lifting Requirements

Duration

0-10 lbs.

Occasionally

11-25 lbs.

Occasionally

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally

51-60 lbs.

Occasionally

61+ lbs.

Rarely

Equipment Use

Duration

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Occasionally

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise Level

The noise level in the work environment is usually:

Loud

Work Environment

Duration

This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment

Occasionally

Employee will work around machining or on the production floor

Frequently

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration

Frequently

Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles

Occasionally

Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat

Never

Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock

Never