Job Description

Location: Germany, with the option to work from our Ettlingen office or remotely

Employment type: Full-time

Travel: Regular travel within Germany and, occasionally, internationally

About GibbsCAM

GibbsCAM, part of the Sandvik Group, develops advanced CAM software solutions designed to help manufacturers improve productivity, precision and machine-tool efficiency.

Our software supports a wide range of manufacturing technologies, including 3- to 5-axis milling, turning, complex multi-task machining, Swiss-style machining and wire EDM. Through our international network of experienced consultants, product specialists and partners, we support manufacturing customers around the world.

Your role

We are looking for a motivated Application Engineer to join our GibbsCAM team in Germany.

In this customer-facing technical role, you will help customers get the best possible value from GibbsCAM. You will provide technical guidance, deliver training and support customers in programming complex components and manufacturing processes.

You will work closely with our customers, sales organization and international technical support teams.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver GibbsCAM training courses at our Ettlingen office, at customer sites and through remote web sessions.
• Act as a key technical contact for customers using GibbsCAM and Virtual Gibbs.
• Provide technical consulting and application support for the programming of complex components.
• Assist customers with milling, turning and multi-task machining applications.
• Support customers by phone, email and web-based communication channels.
• Share practical knowledge and best practices in CNC machining.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of training concepts, technical documentation and training materials.
• Work closely with the German sales team and the international GibbsCAM support organization.

Your profile

• Completed technical or vocational training in metalworking, machining or a comparable technical field.
• A further qualification as a master craftsman, technician or engineer would be an advantage.
• Practical experience in CNC machining, particularly milling and turning.
• Experience with complex mill-turn or multi-task machines, including multiple channels, turrets, sub-spindles or B-axis configurations, would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Swiss-style machining is desirable but not essential.
• Experience using a CAM programming system. Previous GibbsCAM or Virtual Gibbs experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Good computer skills and confidence using the Windows operating system.
• An independent, responsible and structured approach to work.
• Strong customer orientation, communication skills and ability to work effectively within an international team.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel.
• Fluent German and professional working proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer

• A varied technical role combining customer support, training and application engineering.
• The opportunity to work with advanced CNC machining technologies and complex manufacturing applications.
• A flexible working arrangement, with the possibility of working remotely or from our Ettlingen office.
• Collaboration with customers and technical specialists in an international organization.
• Professional development opportunities within GibbsCAM and the wider Sandvik Group.

Benefits: To be completed in line with the applicable German benefits package.

Interested?

If you are passionate about CNC machining, enjoy solving complex technical challenges and want to help manufacturing customers improve their performance, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of intelligent manufacturing with GibbsCAM.