Applications Engineer - CNC Machining

Dynomax Inc; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Discretionary bonus

Identity theft protection

Job summary

Dynomax, Inc is seeking an Applications Engineer to troubleshoot, calibrate, diagnose, and service CNC machines and components. You will test machinery prior to production and help refine control systems with hands-on fault finding.

Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, excellent communication, and experience reading electrical schematics, CNC controls, and servo systems, using precision tools and oscilloscopes to ensure peak performance.

Qualifications

• Proficient with CNC calibration equipment and methods.
• Ability to read electrical schematics for control systems.
• Knowledge of CNC controls and servo systems.
• Experience using dial indicators and precision measuring tools.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read electrical schematics to determine service required.
• Test electronic systems with meters and oscilloscopes to ensure safety and compatibility.
• Inspect electronic control systems for hazards, defects, or adjustments.
• Provide electrical/electronic support for equipment failures.
• Perform annual calibrations and alignments on machinery.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems to locate root causes and fix issues.
• Analyze CNC diagnostic data to improve equipment functionality.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

CNC calibration

Electrical schematics reading

CNC controls & servo systems

Dial indicators

Tools

Ball bar test equipment

Diagnostic oscilloscopes

Encoder testing equipment

Precision measuring tools

Job description

APPLICATIONS ENGINEER

Dynomax, Inc, a family-owned company, designs, manufactures, and develops high-precision machined components, injection molding and tooling, sub-assemblies, automated work cells, specialty machines, and machine tool spindles since 1986. We are seeking a skilled and well rounded Applications Engineer who will be responsible for troubleshooting, calibrating, diagnosis, and servicing CNC machines and its component parts, and controllers. He or she will also perform tests on machinery prior to returning to production and will troubleshoot errors and make corrections.

Applications EngineerJob Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and work instructions to determine service required of machinery
• Test electrical/electronic systems in equipment, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Inspect electronic control systems on equipment or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair
• Provide electrical/electronic support for equipment failure issues
• Perform all annual electrical maintenance tasks that include, but are not limited to, machine axis calibrations, kinematic calibrations, geometry alignment and motor tuning
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems or components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem
• Properly analyze CNC diagnostic data to improve equipment functionality

Applications EngineerJob Requirements:

This key position is ideal for a skilled Applications Engineer with strong technical skills as well as excellent communication skills.

• Proficient in the use of CNC machine calibration equipment, such as ball bar test equipment, diagnostic oscilloscopes, encoder testing equipment, and precision mechanical measuring tools
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the electronic machine control systems of industrial machinery
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Knowledge of CNC controls and servo systems
• Ability to use dial indicators or other precision mechanical measuring tools to ensure a machine is working properly and monitor operations

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a generous Company match
• Paid holidays, vacation days, PTO days
• Optional FSA and Identity Theft Protection
• Optional Short Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus

Manufacture a great career with Dynomax

Dynomax provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.