TRUMPF

Application Engineering - Employee

Chicago, IL Full time

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?

Be the hands-on expert who turns demos into wins and startups into sustained success. You’ll showcase TRUMPF punching/combination systems, optimize parts and workflows, train customers, and drive Industry 4.0 adoption—partnering with global teams and traveling ~30% across North America.

  • Lead high-impact demos and production flow presentations; represent TRUMPF at trade shows.
  • Provide applications/sales support with TRUMPF digital solutions and Industry 4.0.
  • Run producibility, gripper/parts analysis, and time studies; create sample parts/grippers to prove ROI.
  • Own the production showroom tech; keep machines showcase-ready.
  • Train customers on programming and operation for smooth startups and sustained success.
  • Collaborate with global TRUMPF teams; feed field insights into product improvements (incl. bending).
  • Continuously upskill through testing/training.
  • Travel ~30% across USA, Mexico, Canada.

You bring:

  • Sheet metal/TRUMPF experience a plus; CAD, programming, bending desired.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production software.
  • Excellent customer-facing communication.
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs; operate forklifts/overhead cranes.
  • 2-year technical degree with strong math or equivalent experience.
Pay Range:
$34.43 - $46.59

Why TRUMPF: Impactful work, tech variety, global collaboration—become the go-to expert.

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