What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Specialist position at Yaskawa Drives & Motion?
Yaskawa America, Inc. is a global leader in variable speed drives, motion controls and robotics. We look to hire people who value a positive work culture, want to be part of a winning team, and have a desire to learn and grow. Yaskawa’ s culture of continuous improvement values hiring individuals that are looking for the opportunity to stretch their current talents and skills to the next level and beyond. Advanced drives, software development, and systems integration are key components to existing and future projects at Yaskawa. If you are a hardworking Applications Engineer with an interest in advancing your career within a world class organization we may have the perfect opportunity for you.
Yaskawa is currently looking for an Applications Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and know-how to assist customers in the use of Yaskawa products and services to improve their application and processes. Working closely with our sales team, you will develop relationships with customers fostering “value add” growth opportunities and enhance the utilization of Yaskawa products and services. You will provide product, application, and process knowledge for projects and solutions from concept to completion.
The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in electrical, mechanical, computer or mechatronics engineering with emphasis in controls or machines. We are seeking candidates who have 3 to 5 years of experience involving Machine Tool Control. Experience with at least one CNC manufacturing process is required, such as milling, routing, turning, plasma cutting, waterjet or laser cutting. Software Knowledge and exposure to G-code programming, CAD/CAM software suites such as Fusion is required. Experience programming PLCs (ladder logic, IEC61131-3), programming motion control systems and developing User Interfaces is highly desirable. Experience developing software (C#; Windows WPF; tools such as IDEs, programmer’s editors, source control and issue tracking systems) is beneficial.
We offer the opportunity to experience the excitement, challenge and rewards of working in an entrepreneurial, fast growing, and industry-leading company where you will be challenged to manage projects and apply your skills to a wide variety of applications. Some key advantages to working at Yaskawa include: a global environment with interactions to numerous cultures, career opportunities in diverse areas, a highly competitive benefit package, including a generous 401(K) plan, profit sharing, corporate wide bonus plan and educational assistance programs offering up to $10,000 a year for graduate courses. Yaskawa is an equal opportunity employer.
If the Applications Engineer role sounds like a fit for your background and career goals, we would like to hear from you!
Salary : $10,000