Trumpf

Applications Engineer

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerTrumpf
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted29 Sep 2026

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

TRUMPF Applications Engineers are a vital part in showcasing our technology to our customers. This role is instrumental in demonstrating the various advantages of TRUMPF products and convincing customers to purchase our products. Applications Engineer is regarded as the subject matter expert in all questions regarding Tube Laser Cutting, Programming and especially tube design possibilities. The applications engineer supports customers and the sales network during the purchasing decision and provides on-going telephone or on-site support throughout the product lifecycle.

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Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as the expert for TruLaser Tube technology. Additionally, fully capable to explain machine options and operate TRUMPF tube machines
Independently organize and conduct persuasive customer demonstrations and industry trade shows
Evaluate customer parts and create programs to effectively demonstrate tube laser machine. Recognize any necessary part design changes and consult customers on modifications to make their parts easier to weld and assemble.
Collaborate with designers to incorporate the benefits of tube laser processing advantages.
Generate customer time estimates, provide recommendations for product selection and produce sample parts
Consult customers on application issues for existing and potential customers
Conduct operator training, and on-site applications support for customers
Travel to customer sites to support with challenging sales or production processes (Travel time ~ 20-30%)
Help new customers with the startup phase to smoothly go to production phase

Experience & Education

Previous experience in a Tube and Sheet-metal manufacturing environment, ideally in a role that provided experience in programming, designing and operating production equipment.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills are required as this position involves extensive interaction with customers.
Experienced with solid modeling software, along with excellent skills with Microsoft office products, especially Excel, and Power Point.
Be able to organize own schedule and juggle multiple projects effectively.
Maintain an organized workplace, both in the office and digital workspace.
TRUMPF product knowledge preferred.
Ability to regularly lift 20-50 lbs. willing to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

Pay & Benefits

Retirement: 401(k) with generous company match

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions and 100% employer-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan guidance to support your continued learning

Family Support: Paid family and parental leave programs, plus comprehensive reproductive and family health resources

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off available from day one, plus 11 paid company holidays

Income Protection: Company-paid life insurance at two times base salary, along with short- and long-term disability coverage

Additional Programs: Gym membership subsidy, employee referral bonuses, recognition awards, and a scholarship program for employees' children

Pay Range: $34.43 - $46.59/Hour

TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or at HRgeneral@us.trumpf.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and can not be used to inquire about the status of application.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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