Jobs · Product · Illinois

Application Engineer | CNC Automation

Michael Page · Lake Forest, IL · 2 wk ago
Product$100k–$115k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Application Engineer | CNC Automation will be responsible for providing technical expertise and support to customers, ensuring the effective implementation and optimization of CNC automation systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in the business services industry within the engineering and manufacturing department.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to customers in the CNC division, ensuring optimal machine performance and application.
  • Analyze customer requirements and recommend tailored solutions to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to present technical demonstrations and support pre-sales activities.
  • Conduct training sessions for customers to ensure proper use and maintenance of CNC equipment.
  • Work closely with the sales team, building strong customer relationships, identifying value-added growth opportunities, and driving increased adoption of solutions.
  • Provide product, application, and process expertise for projects, supporting initiatives from concept through completion.
  • Develop and present contents of scheduled programming classes to both internal and external customers.
  • Support training and/or coaching of internal and external customers in relation to advanced manufacturing concepts and full product lines.
  • Focus based on industries like Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical.
  • Document technical processes and maintain accurate records of customer interactions.
  • Work closely with the engineering team to provide feedback for continuous product improvement.

Requirements

  • A strong technical background in CNC machinery and related applications.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving within engineering and manufacturing environments.
  • 4+ years of experience in CNC or machine tool design.
  • Experience with at least one CNC process (milling, turning, routing, plasma, waterjet, or laser).
  • Proficiency in G-code and CAD/CAM software (e.g., Fusion).
  • Experience with PLC programming and/or motion control (preferred).

Qualifications

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $115,000 USD.
  • 6% dollar for dollar 401k match.
  • 2-3 weeks of PTO and 5 sick days.
  • 5% bonus.

Benefits

  • Potential for career growth and skill development in the engineering and manufacturing sector.

Schedule

  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the business and the customer base.

Skills

  • Strong technical background in CNC machinery and related applications.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving within engineering and manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with at least one CNC process (milling, turning, routing, plasma, waterjet, or laser).
  • Proficiency in G-code and CAD/CAM software (e.g., Fusion).
  • Experience with PLC programming and/or motion control (preferred).

Pay

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $100,000 to $115,000 USD.

Opportunities

  • Collaborative and professional work environment in the business services industry.
  • Potential for career growth and skill development in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
  • Focus based on industries like Aerospace, Automotive, and Medical.

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