• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Engineering, with experience (desired) in manufacturing engineering support.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field, preferred.
• 2 years’ experience in laser processing and laser metal deposition process development, industrial engineering or related experience.
• Should have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, Word, Teams, and Projects, to manage a project.
• Should have sufficient experience with CAD/CAM Design software to work independently on assigned projects, as needed.
• Expected to maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Laser Application Engineer:

• Monitors manufacturing processes to identify ways to improve efficiency and quality and to reduce losses, which may include analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Recommends corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service, as needed.
• Ensures adherence to safety rules and practices, especially laser and eye safety.
• Performs technical side of the quotation processes.
• Maintains open communication with sales/internal customers regarding required product performance and specifications needed to meet customers’ expectations.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. May require maintaining a product and process database.
• Follows up on technical customer issues.
• Coordinates customer-sampling phase.
• May be required to setup, program and run machines, as needed.
• Provides product and process training, development, and guidance to appropriate personnel.
• Works with other functions within the organization to educate them on product information and updates.
• May be required to learn to set up, program, and operate production equipment as necessary.
• Performs budgeting and capacity planning for prospective projects.
• Develop processes for prototype laser welding and cladding projects.
• Establishes procedures to guide production and cladding personnel related to specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-clad heating requirements which involve the use of complex alloys.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Evaluate labor and physical site costs with the purpose of identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing and modifying equipment.
• Develops jigs and fixtures and research tooling needs for efficient manufacturing and machining.
• Testing and commissioning manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Optimizes manufacturing processes by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Troubleshooting production/processing methods and equipment.
• Other appropriate duties, as required

Qualifications of Laser Application Engineer:

• Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing equipment and processes, quality standards and product development.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective leader
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation production methods and coordination of people and resources.
• Demonstrated project planning and organization skills.
• Solid engineering knowledge of machining processes, EDM, laser cutting, forming, and or welding/cladding.
• Advanced design knowledge of work cell type and functions, including Robotic, index tables, walking beam, conveyor, palletizers, etc.
• Knowledge of which coatings to use to prevent corrosion or wear; powder coat, anodizing, paint, galvanizing, etc.
• Basic analysis capabilities including structural, and thermal.
• Knowledge of ANSI, NFPA 79, and Automotive design standards.
• AWS codes and Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code-ASME Section IX
• Technical writing skills for creation of manuals.
• Excellent knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to enforce safety, including eye safety.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written English).

Mathematical Skills:

• Solid math foundation. Knowledge of algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their applications.
• Ability to apply advanced geometry, trigonometry and calculus.
• Ability to use Boolean logic.
• Ability to manipulate and write formulas.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registration as a professional engineer in manufacturing, mechanical or electrical engineering. (Desirable, but not required.)
• Certificates of membership to the Laser Institute of America, American Welding Society (desirable).
• Certificate in Tru Tops Programming
• Certificates in PTC Creo, Pro/E or Wildfire and/or Wildfire basic training or detailing are required.