Application Engineer

Our CNC Manufacturing Client in Lake County, IL is seeking an Application Engineer to join their team! Work for a company that is trusted, hard-working and looking to continue growing.

Benefits upon hire: 4% 401K match, Vacation days (80 hours of PTO, each year you obtain another week of PTO), Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Life Insurance, All Major Holidays off.

Job Highlights: 

• Direct Hire
• Pay: $33-40+/hr, based on experience. Opportunity for overtime.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Potential for travel outside work hours.
• Collaborative and friendly environment

Job Duties:

• Conduct field service at customer facilities, ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of CNC tool & cutter grinding machines.
• Specifically working on Straustak machines with an understanding of Numroto software
• Provide comprehensive support to customers onsite, by phone, and via email, addressing inquiries and troubleshooting issues promptly and effectively.
• Expect up to 50% travel within the USA, Canada, and Mexico to support customer needs.

Ideal Candidates:

• Technical field service experience with CNC grinding machinery, encompassing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting machine problems both on-site and remotely, including answering customer inquiries regarding maintenance, mechanical/electrical drawings, and part identification.
• Experience with the installation of CNC grinding machines at customer facilities.
• "Hands-on" individual with a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to interpret and comprehend electrical, mechanical, and other technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and fluid power circuits is preferred.