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SUMMARY

Product Engineers provide technical support for Makino product lines, including horizontal and vertical machining centers, EDM machines, and automation solutions. This role is a key technical resource for departments including marketing, sales, order fulfillment, customer support, and proposal engineering, and is responsible for developing technical and cost data for assigned product lines. Responsibilities include researching technical documentation across Makino's global engineering teams, supporting the definition of pre-sale option inquiries, and creating formal engineering estimates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and respond to requests submitted via the Options Engineering Cost and Feasibility Site.

Create cost estimates for machine option content and automation systems requests. This includes the following responsibilities.

Analysis of request for feasibility.

Definition & clarification of request for scope and content of option.

Investigate potential design options for cost and functionality.

Create cost estimates that include:

a breakdown of the costs,

a description of option/system functionality,

a list of assumptions, constraints, and limitations.

Document and archive the cost estimates.

Provides follow-up support to requesting organizations.

Review requests for impact on all product lines.

Updates option cost estimates per design changes of the Makino product lines, as identified within the Makino Inc. engineering organization.

Request and review cost estimates from other Makino global engineering organizations, such as MT, MJ, and MA, for supplied machine options and systems products.

Provide technical support of local option content to the Makino Mason organization for assigned Makino product lines. This could include the following responsibilities.

Support the specifications for Makino product line requirements, i.e. coolant/chip conveyor systems.

Support the resolution of Makino product and option questions and issues pertaining to the areas of cost estimating and specification definitions.

Maintain, develop, and administer the requirements for layout drawings and solid model data for assigned Makino product lines.

Provide support for the creation of machine option documentation for assigned Makino product lines, including machine specifications.

Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Minimal travel may be required to support product promotion, development, or installation.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technical Skills

Ability to read and interpret Mechanical Drawings, Electrical Drawings, and Technical Writing.

Ability to create and maintain 2D and 3D machine and cell layouts.

Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Power Point etc.).

Exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems.

Soft Skills

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Strong attention to detail, especially in managing multiple aspects of the quoting process.

Highly organized, with the ability to track the status of multiple proposals simultaneously.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Technical degree preferred (Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or similar), or equivalent practical experience in a technical quoting, applications, manufacturing, or engineering support role.

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