Applications Engineer

TMG Chicago; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Health benefits

3+ weeks vacation

Holidays

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee appreciation events

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morris Group, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to program CNC machines, develop process improvements, and train customers in an industrial setting. The role includes technical pre-sales activities, cost estimation, and detailed proposals, with travel to customer sites across Indiana and the northern half of Illinois.

A hybrid work arrangement applies, combining remote and in-office duties. You will contribute by programming CNC lathes and mills, performing part processing

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machine tools and part programming.
• Ability to develop turnkey proposals and evaluate opportunities.
• Willingness to travel to customer locations across Indiana and northern Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Pre-sale activities: customer visits, opportunity evaluation, machine assessments, turnkey proposals.
• Write engineering reports and interpret plans and specs.
• Program and set up CNC lathes and vertical/horizontal mills.
• Develop and implement customer demonstrations and training on CNC centers and lathes.
• Maintain deep knowledge of represented product lines.

Skills

CNC programming

Cost estimation

Technical training

Customer visits

Tools

CNC machines (lathe/mill)

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 manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage by improving productivity.

With over 20 years of experience supporting the metalworking community of Northern Illinois and Indiana, HFO Chicago is the exclusive distributor for Haas CNC machine tools and rotary products. We’re proud to represent America’s largest machine tool builder, offering a complete range of; 5-axis universal machining centers, vertical machining centers, horizontal machining centers, CNC lathes, CNC mills, rotary tables and 5C collet indexers. All Haas machine tools and rotary products are built to deliver high accuracy, repeatability and durability.

Summary of Responsibilities:

As an Applications Engineer, you are responsible for the part programming of CNC Machine Tools, process development and customer training in an industrial environment using state-of-the-art equipment. This opportunity offers a hybrid schedule that consists of both remote and in-office work as well as regular travel to customer locations across Indiana and the northern half of Illinois.

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.

• Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers andlathes.

• Maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the comp

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 lists of responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

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

• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance

• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start

• 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 characteristics of the work environment 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 work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.

• Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.

• Strong hand–eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.

• Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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.