Laser Applications Engineer

Rock Hill , United States
full-time

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Contribute to laser processing development while conducting trials and collaborating with sales, ensuring innovative solutions in a high-precision environment.

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.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager on a permanent/temporary basis.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and support mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

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.

Winbro is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision
  • 401k Match: 401k with company match
  • Paid Time Off: paid time off, paid holidays

Winbro Group Technologies is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced machines and technologies based on non-conventional processes. Winbro high technology machine systems produce cooling holes and forms in components used in the most demanding part of aero and industrial gas turbines.Winbro non-conventional machining processes include High Speed EDM Drilling, Laser Drilling, Cutting & Ablation, Electro Chemical Machining, Capillary Drilling and Shaped Tube Electrolytic Machining. Our machine systems can be configured either as single process or dual complimentary process machines, some of which are unique, providing a no compromise solution to industry machining requirements.The combination of our intimate knowledge of turbine components and expertise in turnkey machining systems is reflected in the creation of WAM (Winbro Advanced Machining). WAM provides our customers with a range of machining facilities which can be used to manufacture production components either ahead of delivery of a new machine, or as an ongoing secondary source of component production. Winbro Advanced Machining (WAM) certifications include ISO9001 2008, AS9100 Rev C, Accreditation with NADCAP for non-conventional processes plus independent accreditation with many of the industry’s blue chip OEM’s.Winbro Group Technologies has been dedicated to serving the aero and industrial gas turbine markets for over 30 years. Our company philosophy has the sole purpose of helping customers achieve the optimum solution to their application and delivering that solution in a friendly yet no-nonsense manner. Our success can be measured by the fact that we enjoy long term relationships with many of the leading aero and industrial gas turbine manufacturers across the world.

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