Applications Engineer

TMG Chicago; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Health benefits

3+ weeks vacation to start

10 company holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee events

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Morris Group, Inc., a leading machine tool distributor, seeks an Applications Engineer to handle part programming, process development, and customer training in an industrial setting. The role involves travel to customer locations across Indiana and northern Illinois, with a hybrid schedule combining remote and in-office work.

The position entails conducting pre-sale activities, providing turnkey proposals, and delivering demonstrations on CNC machining centers and lathes.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-sale activities and customer visits.
• Ability to estimate costs and write engineering reports.
• Proficiency in programming and setting up CNC lathes and mills.
• Experience training customers on CNC machines.
• Knowledge of turnkey proposals and job quotes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-sale activities including customer visits and evaluation of opportunities.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and write engineering reports.
• Program and set up CNC lathes, vertical or horizontal mills.
• Develop and deliver custom demonstrations and training for customers.
• Maintain deep knowledge of product lines represented by the company.

Skills

Pre-sale activities

Cost estimation

Engineering reports

CNC programming

Customer training

Tools

CNC machines

Lathes

Mills

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.