Hybrid Applications Engineer

at Kennametal

• Job title: Applications Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bengaluru, India

About the role

• CAM/Application Engineer developing machining strategies using advanced CAM software at Kennametal. Responsible for customer engagement, optimizing processes, and supporting turnkey project execution.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and develop optimal machining strategies using CAM software including tool selection and on site machining support.
• Define complete machining processes involving tooling, fixturing, and machine tool interfaces.
• Demonstrate feasibility and optimize processes through virtual machining simulations.
• Promote Kennametal products with strong technical credibility through effective process recommendations and machining solutions.
• Deliver compelling technical product pitches to support sales growth.
• Travel to customer sites across regions for discussions, execution, validation, and prove out of turnkey machining projects.
• Provide field programming, application support, troubleshooting, and technical guidance as required.
• Build and maintain a library of proven case studies and machining solutions for organizational reuse and training.

Requirements

• 5-8 Years
• Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, CNC programming, and metal cutting applications.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience in process design, process re engineering, cycle time optimization, and machining troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of fixturing concepts, machine tool capabilities, and cutting parameter optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills related to machining.
• Excellent communication skills for customer and internal team interactions.
• Ability to manage and execute projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel extensively to support customer projects.
• Proficiency in any of CAM Software’s like Siemens NX Manufacturing, CATIA, ESPRIT , Mastercam, Solid CAM, Post processor setup and customization, Toolpath verification and machine simulation.
• Independently executed successful projects using CAM software like CATIA , Vericut , ESPIRIT, Solid CAM , Master CAM etc
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5–10 years of hands on CAM experience in machining, toolpath development, and CNC programming.
• Exposure to aerospace component machining is an added advantage.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer