APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
Fives HPM | Hebron, Kentucky
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Fives HPM is actively seeking an Applications Engineer to join our team in Hebron, Kentucky.
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About Fives
Corporate Group Overview
Fives is an industrial engineering group with a heritage of more than 200 years. Fives designs and delivers machines, process equipment, and production lines for the world's largest industrial companies around the world. We are committed to making industry smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable.
Site Company Overview
Fives HPM designs, builds, installs, and services advanced machine tools and manufacturing systems used by leading manufacturers worldwide. Our team delivers innovative solutions that maximize productivity, precision, and reliability for customers across aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and industrial markets.
Business Unit Overview
The High Precision Machines (HPM) Division specializes in world-class machine tool technology, automation systems, and aftermarket services that support customers throughout the lifecycle of their equipment.
Position Summary
The Applications Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and coordinating the mechanical, electrical, and software integration of Fives products, controls, and processes. This role develops technology-driven solutions for a variety of industrial applications, including aerospace, automotive, energy, oil and gas, and heavy equipment. The Applications Engineer works closely with customers and internal teams to identify new applications, evaluate manufacturing requirements, recommend equipment solutions, and support the development of new processing technologies.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Promote and maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment.
- Work closely with existing and prospective customers to identify new applications, markets, and business opportunities for Fives processing equipment and technologies.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the capabilities of Fives processing equipment based on customer experience, application requirements, and future needs.
- Identify opportunities to develop new processing systems and solutions based on emerging market and technology trends.
- Review and analyze customer part manufacturing and processing requirements.
- Prepare customer part simulations, application studies, and technical reports using CATIA and composite CAM software.
- Evaluate applications and recommend the appropriate machine type, configuration, and technology to meet customer requirements.
- Stay current on technological developments, manufacturing innovations, and industry trends.
- Visit customer facilities to support the introduction of systems and processes and assist with resolution of processing or application issues.
- Provide market insight, technical direction, and customer feedback to management.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations on equipment applications, processing technologies, and system capabilities.
- Collaborate with engineering, sales, manufacturing, and other internal teams to develop effective customer solutions.
- Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
- Travel frequently to support new and existing business opportunities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:
Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience
- Five or more years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Three to five years of experience in machine tool manufacturing.
- Experience with automated manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with the deposition of pre-preg composite materials onto layup and cure molding applications.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency with computer-aided design and engineering tools.
- Experience utilizing CATIA and composite CAM software for part simulations and application development.
- Working knowledge of machine tool equipment, manufacturing processes, and automated production systems.
- Understanding of mechanical, electrical, software, and controls integration within industrial equipment.
- Ability to review and interpret customer manufacturing requirements and translate them into equipment and process solutions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to stay current with emerging manufacturing technologies and industry developments.
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong customer-facing and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across engineering, sales, manufacturing, and customer teams.
- Ability to identify business opportunities and contribute to the development of new applications and markets.
- Commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Travel Requirements
- 75-85% travel required to support new and existing business, including visits to customer facilities.
- Travel requirements may vary based on customer, project, and business needs.
What We Offer
Fives is proud to provide a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:
- Competitive compensation
- Annual performance incentive opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with 4.5% company match
- Paid vacation and holidays (13) inculsive of end of year shutdown
- Career development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance programs
- Opportunities for advancement within a global organization
- Exposure to leading-edge manufacturing technologies and global customers
Why Come to Fives?
By joining Fives, you become part of a global organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and employee development. You will work at the intersection of advanced engineering, manufacturing technology, and customer applications, helping develop innovative solutions for some of the world's most demanding industries.
Industry Can Do It With You!
Fives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.