Are you a hands‑on machining expert with a passion for solving complex manufacturing challenges? Seco Tools is seeking a skilled Application Engineer based in Charlotte, NC to support our customers through advanced tooling solutions, process optimization, and technical leadership. In this high‑impact role, you will work closely with customers and cross‑functional Seco teams to design, implement, and improve machining applications that deliver real productivity gains.
We are a global, innovative company with a strong sense of community. At Seco, we believe in supporting each other’s growth, championing diverse perspectives, and creating opportunities for professional development. If you’re looking for a workplace that values technical excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity, we’d love to meet you!
We’re a people company in the machining business. For more than 80 years, our tooling solutions have shaped the world around us—from the precision parts in your everyday devices to the cars, planes, and medical equipment you rely on. Even iconic structures like Chicago’s Millennium Park Bean were created using tools we helped make possible. We take pride in our impact and invite you to help shape the future of manufacturing with us.
As an Application Engineer, you will be a trusted technical expert for our customers and internal teams. You’ll lead the development, optimization, and implementation of tooling applications across milling, turning, drilling, threading, and more. Your work will directly influence machining performance, tool life, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.You will collaborate closely with Regional Sales, Application Specialists, Technical Sales Engineers, and Product Engineering to deliver customized solutions that improve our customers’ performance and strengthen Seco’s position as a strategic partner.
At Seco, our culture is built on four shared values that guide how we work and how we show up for one another every day. We Win Together by collaborating across teams and geographies, supporting each other, and celebrating shared success. We Stay Curious, continuously learning, innovating, and exploring new ways to shape the future of machining. We Act Responsibly, operating with integrity and care—for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the planet. And above all, We Put Customers at the Center, listening closely, understanding their challenges, and delivering meaningful solutions that create real value.We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people. Different perspectives and experiences fuel better ideas, stronger partnerships, and more impactful outcomes. At Seco, you’ll find an inclusive, welcoming environment where you can grow your skills, expand your expertise, and make a lasting contribution.To learn more about our people, our culture, and what makes Seco a great place to build your career, connect with us on our website, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
We’d love to hear from you! Submit your application by [January 31, 2026Click “Apply” and include your resume and cover letter in English.Please note that we do not accept applications via email.For questions about this role, contact hrsupport.us@sandvik.comAt Seco, we believe in work‑life integration and a supportive, trust‑based leadership culture. Thank you for considering a career with us!
At Seco Tools, we develop and deliver advanced metal‑cutting solutions that make machining easier and more productive. Our culture is built on four shared values: We Win Together, We Stay Curious, We Act Responsibly, and We Put Customers at the Center With operations in more than 75 countries and 4,000 employees, we’re proud to be a global leader in machining excellence.Seco Tools, a subsidiary of Sandvik, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Seco, we make tools, tech, and solutions for the most advanced manufacturing challenges on Earth. From our founding in Fagersta Sweden, to today’s global company, our business has always been made to measure, and built on trust. Combining cutting-edge, precision tools with lasting, personal partnerships, we’re a true people company helping our partners discover the future of the manufacturing industry. We’re proud to make for makers, invent for inventors, and partner with pioneers. Driving the future forward with our focus on innovation. In short - if the right tool for the job exists, we’ll deliver it. If it doesn’t, we’ll create it. We’re proud to put sustainability at the heart of everything we do, challenging perceptions of our industry, changing the process of manufacturing, and playing our own small part in shaping a brighter-looking future.
