Application Engineer

u003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003ch2u003eApplication Engineer - CNC Grinding u0026Turningu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLocation:u003c/strongu003e Elgin, IL (Onsite)u003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation:u003c/strongu003e Up to u003cstrongu003e$105,000 base salaryu003c/strongu003e, commensurate with experienceu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eTravel:u003c/strongu003e 25-50% (domestic and occasional international)u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eWhy Work Here?u003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eThis opportunity is with a u003cstrongu003ewell-established, globally respected CNC machine tool manufactureru003c/strongu003e known for precision engineering, long-term customer relationships, and advanced grinding and turning technology.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe company offers a u003cstrongu003estable, engineering-driven cultureu003c/strongu003e where application engineers are viewed as technical experts and trusted partners to customers — not just support staff.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003ePosition Overviewu003c/h2u003eu003cpu003eThe u003cstrongu003eApplication Engineeru003c/strongu003e is responsible for CNC process development related to u003cstrongu003egrinding and turning applicationsu003c/strongu003e, including tooling selection, testing, startup, installation, customer acceptance, and runoff for high-precision CNC machine tools.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThis is a hands-on, customer-facing role that combines machining expertise, problem-solving, and collaboration across sales, engineering, and service teams.u003c/pu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eReview customer part requirements to determine u003cstrongu003efixturing, cutting tools, grinding wheels, and machining processesu003c/strongu003e for standard and turnkey projectsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eDevelop, test, and validate machining processes in support of machine salesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePerform u003cstrongu003emachine demonstrations, time studies, feasibility studiesu003c/strongu003e, and process evaluationsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eConduct u003cstrongu003eprocess acceptance, installation, training, and runoffu003c/strongu003e at customer sites and in-houseu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProvide technical application support to customers, sales teams, and distributors (on-site and remote)u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eSupport u003cstrongu003etrade shows, open housesu003c/strongu003e, and customer events with application expertiseu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssist with u003cstrongu003eprototype machine testingu003c/strongu003e, including PLC and control software optionsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eParticipate in ongoing technical training to stay current with CNC controls and machining technologiesu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eRequired Qualificationsu003c/h2u003eu003ch3u003eEducationu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAssociate’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Certification preferredu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eNon-degreed candidates considered with strong, relevant experienceu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eExperienceu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e5-7 yearsu003c/strongu003e of CNC machine tool experience focused on u003cstrongu003egrinding and/or turning applicationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003ePrior customer-facing or applications experience preferredu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eTechnical Skillsu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eWorking knowledge of u003cstrongu003eSiemens, Fanuc, and Mitsubishi CNC controlsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience with u003cstrongu003eG-code and conversational programmingu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eCAD/CAM CNC programming experienceu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficiency in u003cstrongu003eMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPointu003c/strongu003e, and u003cstrongu003eSolidWorksu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eERP experience (JD Edwards or similar) is a plusu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eProfessional Skillsu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong verbal and written communication skillsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to work effectively in a u003cstrongu003ecross-functional environmentu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eComfortable representing the company in customer-facing situationsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003ePhysical u0026Travel Requirementsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to stand for extended periodsu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eAbility to lift up to u003cstrongu003e35 lbsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eTravel expected u003cstrongu003e25-50%u003c/strongu003e, including potential international travelu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003ch2u003eCompensation u0026Benefitsu003c/h2u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBase salary up to u003cstrongu003e$105,000u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eComprehensive benefits package including:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eHealth insuranceu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003e401(k)u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLife insuranceu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLong-term disability insuranceu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003ePaid vacation and paid holidaysu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003chru003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003e ', 'location ': 'Elgin, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'IL152-2751123

Created: 2026-01-12