Application Engineer - Precision Bearings and Spindles

Ilocatum; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Expense Reimbursement

Auto Allowance

Job summary

Ilocatum is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead the spindle repair service facility. The role requires deep knowledge of super precision rolling element bearings used in high-speed rotating equipment and experience in machine tool service or machining/grinding.

You will mentor a team, coordinate repair workloads, and guide sales with technical estimates. The position focuses on improving spindle reliability, evaluating repair costs, and delivering high-quality final reports

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of super precision rolling element bearing engineering and application.
• Experience in machine tool service or machining / grinding is highly desired.
• Strong ethical and self-motivated character with internal drive.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations for rotating equipment elements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all functions of service facility.
• Supervise and mentor Repair Technicians as direct reports.
• Coordinate with Midwest Service Center to balance workload and direct repairs.
• Support Sales with guidance and technical expertise for estimates.
• Provide guidance on spindle failure causes and improvements.
• Review and finalize spindle evaluation reports and repair costs.
• Schedule repairs to match technicians' experience and proficiency.
• Review final reports to ensure standards and performance for customers.

Skills

Ethical/moral character

Mechanical/electromechanical

Bearing engineering

Failure analysis

Verbal and written communication

Organized and excellence-driven

Team player and customer service

Job description

Job description:

Technical knowledge of super precision rolling element bearing application in high speed rotating equipment is required. Specific experience in machine tool service or machining / grinding is highly desired.

General Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct all functions of service facility
• Supervise and mentor Repair Technicians as direct reports
• Coordinate with Midwest Service Center to balance workload and direct repairs to the facility that can perform the repair most efficiently
• Support Sales with guidance and technical expertise to answer questions and provide cost and schedule estimates
• Provide guidance on spindle cause of failure and potential improvements
• Review and finalize spindle evaluation reports – Determine repair costs of both purchased components and repair labor to formulate quotes
• Schedule and assign spindle repairs to Repair Technicians in keeping with their experience and proficiency
• Review and evaluate Final Repair Reports and spindle repairs to ensure that all was completed to standards and spindle will perform for the customer

Qualifications:

Technical knowledge of super precision rolling element bearing application in high-speed rotating equipment is Highly Desired. Specific experience in machine tool service or machining / grinding is highly desired.

Qualifications:

• Strong ethical / moral character and internally motivated
• A mechanical or electromechanical background of experience capable of performing engineering / calculations of rotating equipment machine elements
• Proficiency in super precision rolling element bearing engineering and application
• Experience in bearing and mechanical component failure analysis
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be well organized and committed to excellence
• A team player who is committed to customer service and adding value

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary
• Expense Reimbursement
• Auto Allowance
• Health Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

Qualifications:

• Strong ethical / moral character and internally motivated
• A mechanical or electromechanical background of experience capable of performing engineering / calculations of rotating equipment machine elements
• Proficiency in super precision rolling element bearing engineering and application
• Experience in bearing and mechanical component failure analysis
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be well organized and committed to excellence
• A team player who is committed to customer service and adding value

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary
• Expense Reimbursement
• Auto Allowance
• Health Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

This is a highly visible position that could quickly lead to a General Management position of the entire company.

Established and Growing machine tool spindle repair company.

Specific experience in machine tool service or machining/grinding is highly desired

Salary Type

Annual Salary

Salary Min

$ 90000

Salary Max

$ 110000

Currency Type

USD