Winbro Group Technologies

Global high-precision EDM and laser machining

Applications Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRock Hill, SC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience working with 5-axis machine tool controls, with demonstrated experience in Laser Drilling, Cutting, or Welding, Laser Ablation, or EDM Hole Drilling.
Strong understanding of the principles, operation, and kinematics of 5-axis machine tools.
Ability to interpret, manipulate, and apply complex 3D geometry.
Experience developing machining applications for complex components, preferably in aerospace or industrial gas turbine environments.
Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software.
Must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder due to customer facility access requirements.
Willingness to travel 50–75% to customer locations.

Responsibilities

Support trials and programming improvements through software and applications modifications for particular parts and processes.
Manage offsite software activity using a standard project management method, including scoping, estimating engineering hours, conducting reviews, providing regular project updates and hours reports, testing at the Rock Hill facility when possible, and delivering and training.
Lead and support New Product Introduction activities, transitioning customer products from initial concept and feasibility through validated production-ready processes.
Collaborate with customers and internal teams to achieve technical requirements and performance targets.
Develop and optimize machine tools and processes utilizing Laser Ablation, Laser Drilling, and Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM), and support future product and process development.
Improve existing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, repeatability, and cost-effectiveness.
Drive continuous machine and process improvements by implementing solutions, standardizing best practices, and enhancing productivity to meet industry trends and customer needs.
Demonstrate machine tools and machining processes to customers and provide technical training as required.
Provide applications support for machine tool contracts and subcontract production programs.
Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support to production teams.
Assist with the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of metallurgical samples.
Develop technical documentation, reports, and work instructions to support applications development and process transfer.
Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing machining applications for complex components in aerospace or industrial gas turbine environments is preferred.

Applications Engineer

Winbro Group Technologies · Rock Hill, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-06

Workplace: on_site

Department: Engineering

Description

Winbro Group is a world market leader in the development and manufacture of special purpose machining systems and machining technologies of precision components. In addition to providing machine tool turnkey solutions for the Aerospace and Industrial Gas Turbine Industries, they offer supported onsite facilities management to give clients full support and technical backup. Winbro is at the forefront of their industry leading in new technologies both in design, development and manufacture.

Be the Engineer Behind Smarter Manufacturing.
If you enjoy blending engineering know-how, software optimization, and project leadership to create impactful solutions, this is your opportunity to make a measurable difference while working on challenging and rewarding customer applications.

What Will You Do?

The Applications Engineer will be responsible for the support of trials and programming improvements made through combination of software and applications modifications deemed required for particular parts/process. Additionally, this position would be responsible for software activity completed offsite and working this through a standard project management method (scope, estimate engineering hours, reviews, regular project updates with hours report, testing at our facility in Rock Hill, SC, if possible, along with delivery and training).

New Product Introduction (NPI) - Lead and support NPI activities, transition customer products from initial concept and feasibility through validated production-ready processes. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure technical requirements and performance targets are achieved.
Process & Machine Development - Develop and optimize machine tools and processes utilizing Laser Ablation, Laser Driling, and Electro-Discharge Machining (EDM), in addition to supporting future product and process development. Improve existing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, repeatability, and cost-effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement (CI) - Drive continuous machine and process improvements by implementing innovative solutions, standardizing best practices, and enhancing productivity to meet evolving industry trends and customer needs.
Customer & Commercial Support - Demonstrate machine tools and machining processes to customers and provide technical training as required. Deliver applications support for machine tool contracts and subcontract production programs.
Manufacturing & Technical Support - Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support to production teams. Assist with the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of metallurgical samples. Develop technical documentation, reports, and work instructions to support applications development and process transfer.
General Responsibilities - Maintain compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Apply now and be a part of the manufacturing of tomorrow!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or similar degree. (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with 5-axis machine tool controls. (Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas - Laser Drilling, Cutting, or Welding, Laser Ablation (micro machining), or EDM Hole Drilling)
Strong understanding of the principles, operation, and Kinematics of 5-axis machine tools.
Ability to interpret, manipulate, and apply complex 3D geometry.
Proven experience developing machining applications for complex components, preferably within aerospace or industrial gas turbine environments.
Familiarity with Programmable Logic Conrollers (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software.
50-75% Travel to our customer locations
US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to our customer facility access requirements.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical Insurance - Employee only coverage medical insurance option as low as $10.00 per month!
Dental Insurance - Employee only coverage fully paid by company!
Vision Insurance
Company paid short- and long-term disability,
Company paid life insurance (employee, spouse, children)
Voluntary benefit options: Additional life insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness
401(k) with company match,
Time Off: Vacation, Paid time off, and 9 company paid holidays per year.

Winbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age.

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About the Company

Winbro Group Technologies

Global high-precision EDM and laser machining

Winbro Group Technologies provides high-precision machining solutions, including electro-discharge machining (EDM) and laser micromachining/macromachining, for sectors like energy, electronics, aerospace, and medical. Its products work by using EDM to erode material via electrical discharges and by using focused laser pulses to cut, engrave, or machine parts; the company also offers custom, end-to-end solutions backed by engineering expertise. What sets Winbro apart is its 50+ years of experience, its global network of tech centers across Europe, Asia, and North America, and its emphasis on engineered, tailored solutions and long-term partnerships that aim to increase customers' productivity and efficiency. The company’s goal is to meet and exceed customer requirements by delivering precise, customized machining solutions and building lasting relationships with clients.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Rock Hill, SC
Founded: 1973

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