Applications Engineer - CNC Machining

Dynomax Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

PTO days

Annual bonus

Job summary

Dynomax, Inc. in Wheeling, IL seeks an Applications Engineer to troubleshoot, calibrate, diagnose and service CNC machines and components. You will test machinery prior to production and address errors to restore performance.

You will read schematics, use diagnostic tools like oscilloscope, perform maintenance including axis and geometry calibrations, and support continuous improvements of control systems.

Qualifications

• Proficient with CNC calibration equipment and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and service CNC systems.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electronic control systems.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools and motor tuning.

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

Skills

CNC calibration

Electrical schematics

Oscilloscope testing

Diagnostics data analysis

Troubleshooting CNC

Kinematic calibration

Motor tuning

Tools

Ball bar test equipment

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.