Application Engineer | CNC Automation

Lake Forest, Illinois Permanent USD110,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • 6% dollar for dollar 401k match, 3 weeks of PTO and 5 sick days, 5% bonus
  • A growing company reinvesting in team development and product advancement growth

About Our Client

A leading manufacturer in the industrial and automation industry, this organization specializes robotics and automation. As part of a global corporation the company serves a wide range of industries incliding Aerospace, Medical, and Automation Sector.

Job Description

  • 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.
    In this role, you will provide CNC technical expertise and support to help customers effectively utilize products and services to improve their applications and processes.
    Work closely with the sales team, you will build strong customer relationships, identify value-added growth opportunities, and drive increased adoption of solutions.
    You will also 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.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 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)

What's on Offer

    • 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 Opportunities
    • Collaborative and professional work environment in the business services industry.
    • Potential for career growth and skill development in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Contact
Trevor Wojcik
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7049993

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Lake Forest
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Trevor Wojcik
Job Reference
JN-062026-7049993