Senior Applications Engineer

Exciting Senior Application Engineer (CAM) Opportunity with Hawk Ridge Systems!

(Must be able to work standard business hours with flexibility for customer engagements)

Be a part of the huge growth opportunity in 3D design and manufacturing solutions by joining the successful engineering team at Hawk Ridge Systems. In this exciting role, you will play a critical role in supporting customers in the Subtractive Manufacturing space. As a Senior Application Engineer for our CAM team, you will leverage deep technical expertise and a customer-centric approach to deliver comprehensive engineering services that address complex challenges and optimize performance. In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales teams and customers to provide pre-sale and post-sale support such as technical demonstrations, consultative services, and advanced training.

Our culture is driven by our core values – Being People Centric, caring about our team members, customers, and our community; Driving Excellence for ourselves and our customers; and Staying Stragile by seizing opportunities and challenges and adapting quickly. If these values are engrained in your core and you aspire to work at a fun, empowering, and successful Company, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to take the next step in your career! 

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for manufacturing technology, this is your opportunity to make an impact!

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN THE SENIOR CAM APPLICATION ENGINEER ROLE

• Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical expertise during pre-sales activities
• Conduct highly technical software demonstrations showcasing CAM capabilities
• Deliver consultative Computer Aided Manufacturing services tailored to customer requirements
• Consult with customers on various software packages for specific applications and requirements
• Respond to complex customer inquiries through interactive ‘Ask An Expert’ sessions
• Teach a wide range of CAM training courses
• Generate marketing content to support product positioning and customer education
• Participate in peer mentoring sessions and collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation
• Maintain technical expertise and achieve partner certifications in primary supported products
• Approximate 30% travel and onsite customer visits may be required

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent hands-on machining/programming experience)
• At least 1–2 years of experience in CAM programming, CNC machining, or related technical roles
• Deep technical understanding of CAM software and subtractive manufacturing workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for customer-facing engagements
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

MORE REASONS TO JOIN THE HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS TEAM

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness initiatives
• Competitive Compensation Plan
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Exceptional Time-Off Benefits, including Vacation, Paid Sick time, Holidays, your Birthday off, and an Impact & Inclusion day off of your choice, as well as Paid Parental Leave and Community Service days off!
• Outstanding Training, Onboarding, Mentoring, and Coaching
• Amazing growth opportunities provide unlimited opportunities for Career Development
• Work at a fun, successful, growing 25+ year-old Company with a team-focused culture
• Work/Life Balance: Flexibility to succeed in a remote environment
  

Hawk Ridge Systems has determined that the new hire salary range for this role is between $80,000 and $110K per year, with a small additional performance compensation plan for hitting goals. Your base pay will be based on a number of factors, including knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, since base pay is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package, we invite you to review all of the amazing benefits above that Hawk Ridge Systems offers, such as fun extra days off for your birthday and community service work.
If you would love being surrounded by the best minds in the industry and want to help drive our company’s success while thriving & growing your own engineering career, apply for this position today! 

Hawk Ridge Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Hawk Ridge Systems discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hawk Ridge Systems conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.    

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