Tooling Design Engineer
Job Location:
Farmington, NM - USA
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Job Summary
As a family-run high-tech company with nearly 19000 employees at 71 locations worldwide we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture which values collaboration and mutual trust creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers machine tools EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges
TRUMPFs sheet metal fabrication tooling division is looking for a Tool Design Engineer to lead the development of custom punch and die solutions that enable our customers to innovate faster. Youll own the complete lifecyclefrom initial customer conversations through final validationensuring every tool meets exacting performance standards and delivers real value to our customers.
What Youll Do
- Design and engineer punch and die tooling for sheet metal punching and forming applications balancing customer specifications with manufacturing feasibility
- Develop and program EDM (electrical discharge machining) processes including electrode design and hard milling operations
- Collaborate with the tool design team to troubleshoot production challenges and refine designs based on real-world performance
- Create and maintain technical documentationdrawings specifications and test recordsthat clearly communicates design intent to production and quality teams
- Conduct product testing and validation document findings and communicate results to ensure tooling reliability and performance
- Process design change notices (ECNs) and implement updates as customer needs or production learnings require
- Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support consulting directly with customers to understand their requirements and troubleshoot issues
- Issue production orders based on finalized specifications
What Were Looking For
- 5 years of hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication tool and die making or a related field
- Proficiency with CAD software (Solidworks HP ME10 or equivalent) and hard milling programming (TopCam CamTek or similar)
- Working knowledge of EDM processes and TRUMPF punch equipment and ToPs software
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to teammates and customersboth in writing and face-to-face
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Education & Background
- Associate degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field preferred
- 2 years of formal technical training or related industry experience
- Equivalent experience in tool design fabrication engineering or CAD-driven manufacturing will be considered
Why This Role Matters
Custom tooling is where precision meets creativity. As a Tool Design Engineer at TRUMPF youll work on solutions that enable manufacturers across automotive aerospace and industrial sectors to produce better products faster. Your designs dont just sit on a shelfthey go into production facilities worldwide directly impacting how our customers compete.
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About Company
As a high-tech company, TRUMPF provides manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools, laser technology, electronics, and Industry 4.0.
