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Application Engineer
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West Dundee, Kane County, Illinois, USA
Listed on 2026-01-27
Listing for:
LHH
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
As an Application Engineer, you will lead process development for CNC machine tools. This includes tooling selection, testing, installation, startup, and runoff. You’ll play a key role in delivering turnkey solutions and ensuring customer success.
Responsibilities- Analyze customer part requirements to determine fixturing, tooling, grinding wheels, and processes for standard and turnkey projects.
- Conduct process acceptance and training sessions at both factory and customer sites.
- Perform machine demonstrations, time studies, feasibility evaluations, and sample part processing to support sales efforts.
- Provide application support for trade shows and open house events.
- Assist with prototype machine PLC testing and validation of mechanical and control software functions.
- Deliver technical phone support to customers, sales teams, and distributors.
- Stay current with industry advancements through training seminars and courses.
- Associate degree in Engineering or completion of a Technical Certification Program preferred.
- 5–7 years of hands-on CNC machine tool experience, with a focus on grinding and turning applications.
- Prior customer-facing experience is highly desirable.
- Skilled in G-code and conversational programming.
- Experience with CAD/CAM CNC programming.
- Travel:
Expect 25–50% travel
Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000
- Bonus Offered
- Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
- 401(k) offering
- Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
- Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
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