Application Engineer

South Deerfield, Massachusetts

Pilot Precision Products
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Position: Application / Technical Support Job Type: full-time

Classification: Salary Schedule: Day Shift, Mon-Fri

Reports to: Product Manager / Technical Support

General Purpose

The Application Engineer / Technical Support must have a high school diploma and/or three (3) years of equivalent job experience in a CNC manufacturing environment. Strong interpersonal, clerical, organizational, and typing/data entry skills are required as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel both in writing and verbally.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Phone and email support for sales, outside reps, distributors, and customers
  • Understand how to leverage CRMs, HubSpot experience is preferred
  • Knowledge of cutting tools and how to use them
  • Process, manage, and follow up on Test tool requests from the field sales force
  • Create quotes for certain Brands that require more support
  • Sales order review and entry support to the customer service team
Key Competencies
  • Good understanding and experience with all types of metal-cutting technology
  • Knowledge of operations of CNC controls such as Fanuc, Okuma & Siemens or equivalent
  • Excellent data entry skills with a high degree of attention to detail
  • Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills. Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently or as a team member
  • Ability to learn and adapt to new products, machinery, processes, and software
  • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; and Keeps commitments.
  • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
  • Perform other related duties as required or directed.
Education and Experience

High School Diploma, Technical High School or College preferred with 3+ years related experience oran equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of manufacturing principles, manufacturing standards, and compliance

Proficiency in MS Office applications and willingness to learn ERP & CRM systems

Familiarity with Epicor software a plus

Familiarity with HubSpot CRM a plus

Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Customer service and negotiation skills

Ability to read technical drawings

APPROVED BY & REPORTS TO: Product Manager / Technical Support

Date Posted: 10 April 2025
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