Application Engineer (CNC Tool Grinding) - Mundelein, IL
Direct Hire | $90,000 - $120,000 base salary
Our client is a Swiss manufacturer of high-precision CNC tool and cutter grinding machines, with its North American headquarters in Mundelein, Illinois. We are hiring an Application Engineer to join the US applications team supporting customers across North America.
Responsibilities
Run pre-sales demonstrations and test grinding for customers at the Mundelein technology center and at customer sites
Develop and optimize grinding processes, including wheel selection, dressing strategies, and cycle-time and surface-finish improvement
Install CNC grinding machines at customer sites, domestically and internationally
Train customers on machine operation and programming, including tool-design software
Troubleshoot application issues and support the field service team
Provide application feedback to engineering and R&D
Help develop training content for customers
Requirements
3+ years of hands-on experience with CNC grinding machines; tool and cutter grinding strongly preferred
Working knowledge of grinding processes: grinding wheels, dressing, coolants, and workholding
Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
CNC programming experience (ISO/G-code); experience with tool-design software a plus
Willing to travel 40-60%
Strong communication skills and a customer-facing mindset
Technical degree or equivalent hands-on trade background preferred
Compensation and details
Base salary: $90,000 - $120,000, plus standard benefits
Direct-hire, full-time position based in Mundelein, IL