Hybrid Applications Engineer – Phillips Hybrid Machines

at Phillips Corporation

• Job title: Applications Engineer – Phillips Hybrid Machines
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hanover, United States

About the role

• Applications Engineer at Phillips Corporation solving manufacturing challenges using Hybrid technologies. Partnering with customers and developing innovative strategies on Haas Hybrid platforms for precision and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• You will partner with customers to solve complex manufacturing challenges using Hybrid solutions.
• Develop innovative additive and subtractive strategies on Haas Hybrid platforms to maximize precision and efficiency.
• Create, simulate, and validate advanced CNC and DED toolpaths for seamless integration from design to production.
• Deliver hands-on training to customers and internal teams to ensure successful adoption and productivity.
• Conduct on-site and remote demonstrations, proofs-of-concept, and test cuts to showcase the full capabilities of Haas Hybrid solutions.
• Continuously explore, test, and refine cutting-edge additive and subtractive processes, tooling, and materials.
• Help develop repeatable, scalable process templates for common applications to accelerate customer success.
• Evaluate the impact of various build variables (e.g., laser power, wire feed speed, travel rate, interpass temperature) on metallurgical properties, bonding strength, porosity, and dimensional accuracy.
• Translate findings into practical application guides and training materials.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Service, Engineering, and Marketing to support customer acquisition, onboarding, and retention.
• Create detailed application reports, case studies, and technical content to support sales efforts and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (Siemens NX Required).
• Proficiency running CNC machines 3,4 and 5 axis. (Haas controls would be preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine tool operations and strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• A willingness to be challenged while learning new technologies and giving legendary customer service.
• Ability to travel extensively to customers (60-80%) via road and air nationally with potential international travel. Travel is mostly Monday through Friday. All costs are covered while travelling for business.