Application Engineer

Morris Midwest; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the machine tool distribution industry is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical expertise and customer support. Responsibilities include assessing customer needs, programming CNC machines, and maintaining product knowledge. The role offers competitive pay, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Monthly car allowance and fuel

Comprehensive health benefits including zero premium plans

Paid Time Off starting with 23 days in the first year

401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with CNC machines.
• Experience on Fanuc and Okuma controls is a plus.
• Proven understanding of CAD/CAM software is vital.

Responsibilities

• Conducting pre-sale activities including customer visits and machine assessments.
• Programming and setting up CNC lathes and mills.
• Developing and implementing custom demonstrations and training.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Machining experience

Technical knowledge

Tools

CAD/CAM software

MasterCam

Esprit

Solidworks

Job description

Join a USA Today Top Workplace!

Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufactures maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Summary of Responsibility:

Within these companies, our Applications Engineers are bringing expertise in the newest technology in machines, cutting tools, programming software. We need your validated experience to bring innovative ideas to our customers. Morris is looking for the brightest machinists and programmers to offer the best training, problem solving, customer support and solutions that are unmatched by our competitors.

What You Will Contribute:

• Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey proposals
• Making accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications
• Programming and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills, and Swiss style lathes
• Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers, lathes, grinders, Swiss style lathes and/ or multi-tasking machines
• Maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the company

Other Functions:

• Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Strong hands-on machining background with at least 2 years of experience with CNC machines
• Experience on Fanuc and Okuma controls is a plus
• Proven solid understanding of CAD/CAM software is vital
• MasterCam, Esprit and Solidworks experience is a plus
• Excellent customer service and effective interpersonal skills required
• Frequent travel throughout our regional territory

What’s in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:

• Competitive starting salary
• Monthly car allowance and fuel
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off, starting with 23 paid days off in your first year.
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• Employee Assistance Program

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to keep their composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful situations.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Req: 1202B