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Application Engineer in Elgin

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs 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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in Engineering or completion of a Technical Certification Program .
  • 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

Benefits:

  • Bonus Offered
  • Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term insurance
  • 401(k) offering
  • Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
  • Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment-and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn't a perfect match.

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Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Application Engineer in Elgin

Elgin, IL
Full time

Published on 02/08/2026

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