Applications Engineer, Phillips Hybrid Machines
Phillips Corporation is looking for an Applications Engineer to join their Phillips Additive Hybrid division, specializing in Additive and Subtractive manufacturing. The role involves partnering with customers to solve complex manufacturing challenges and developing innovative strategies to maximize precision and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Partner with customers to solve complex manufacturing challenges using Hybrid solutions
- Develop innovative additive and subtractive strategies on Haas Hybrid platforms to maximize precision and efficiency
- Create, simulate, and validate advanced CNC and DED toolpaths for seamless integration from design to production
- Deliver hands-on training to customers and internal teams to ensure successful adoption and productivity
- Conduct on-site and remote demonstrations, proofs-of-concept, and test cuts to showcase the full capabilities of Haas Hybrid solutions
- Continuously explore, test, and refine cutting-edge additive and subtractive processes, tooling, and materials
- Help develop repeatable, scalable process templates for common applications to accelerate customer success
- Evaluate the impact of various build variables (e.g., laser power, wire feed speed, travel rate, interpass temperature) on metallurgical properties, bonding strength, porosity, and dimensional accuracy
- Translate findings into practical application guides and training materials
- Work cross-functionally with Sales, Service, Engineering, and Marketing to support customer acquisition, onboarding, and retention
- Create detailed application reports, case studies, and technical content to support sales efforts and knowledge sharing
Skills
- Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (Siemens NX Required)
- Proficiency running CNC machines 3,4 and 5 axis. (Haas controls would be preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine tool operations and strategies
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills
- A willingness to be challenged while learning new technologies and giving legendary customer service
- Ability to travel extensively to customers (60-80%) via road and air nationally with potential international travel. Travel is mostly Monday through Friday
- Candidates must be a United States citizen
- Haas controls would be preferred
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