What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laser Applications Engineer position at Winbro?
At Winbro, we are at the forefront of innovation, transforming industries with our high precision electro discharge machining (EDM), laser micromachining, and custom solutions. We proudly collaborate with leaders in aerospace, medical, and clean energy sectors, making a global impact every day.
The Laser Applications Engineer will be responsible for contributing to the development of laser processing for machine systems and component manufacturing. This position will be responsible for designing and completing trials in collaboration with sales, for new product development.
- Mission to increase business revenue and technology using laser processing, both for Winbro’s machine tool systems and for component manufacturing.
- Develop internal laser applications trials to support marketing, sales, and tradeshows.
- Develop customer requested laser applications trials and testing to support further additional future business opportunities.
- In collaboration with the sales team, monitor trends in the laser and optics industry to leverage and implement technologies to support Winbro growth.
- Assist in the production of feasibility studies/business plans for new product development. Identify and report any shortcomings of product offerings to help with future products.
- Majority of time expected to be in Winbro’s laser application laboratory and technology center. At times, customer support and internal service/continuous improvement support will be required.
- Demonstrate knowledge and support our mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and the code of ethical behaviour.
Requirements:
- US Citizen or existing Green Card Holder due to our customer facilities access requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Engineering, Physics, or related field (or relevant experience would be preferred).
- As this is a technical role, an understanding of laser processing and optics is required. Additional internal development will be provided to understand advanced laser and optics.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, experiment, and test the boundaries of laser processing.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes – Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM), laser welding, laser drilling, laser micro-machining, and/or milling.
- Must be able to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong customer service focus with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends.
- Enthusiasm, discipline and drive to succeed to achieve significant results for the company.
- Performance orientated will embrace autonomy and accountability for results.
- Willing to travel to potential customers locations and promote the brand at conferences and events.
Benefits:
Competitive pay and benefits; including, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401k with company match, vacation, paid time off, paid holidays.
