Applications Engineer - CNC Machining

Dynomax Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, PTO

Job summary

Dynomax, Inc. seeks an Applications Engineer to troubleshoot, calibrate, diagnose, and service CNC machines and components. You will test machinery before production and correct errors to ensure reliability and optimal performance across our high-precision systems.

The role requires interpreting schematics, using calibration and diagnostic tools, and applying strong problem-solving skills to maintain equipment integrity and uptime.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read electrical schematics and interpret machine control instructions.
• Experience with CNC controls and servo systems.
• Proficiency with diagnostic equipment used to test electrical/electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and work instructions to determine service required of machinery
• Test electrical/electronic systems in equipment using testing devices to ensure compatibility and safety
• Inspect electronic control systems on equipment to identify hazards, defects, or need for adjustment or repair
• Provide electrical/electronic support for equipment failure issues
• Perform annual electrical maintenance tasks including axis calibrations, kinematic calibrations, geometry alignment and motor tuning
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems using test equipment and hand tools
• Properly analyze CNC diagnostic data to improve equipment functionality

Skills

CNC controls

Servo systems

Electrical schematics reading

Diagnostics interpretation

Tools

Ball bar test equipment

Diagnostic oscilloscopes

Encoder testing equipment

Precision measuring tools

Dial indicators

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 Engineer Job 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 Engineer Job Requirements

• 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.