Mill-Turn Applications Engineer — Turnkey CNC Solutions

DN Solutions America; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disable

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

DN Solutions America is seeking an Applications Engineer for our SMX and DNX mill-turn product lines in the Chicago Technical Center. The role combines CNC programming, machine setup, process development, customer support, and direct participation in turnkey projects.

You will work with FANUC and Siemens controls, develop manufacturing processes, and train distributors and customers. Travel to customer sites is required to support implementations and continuous improvement, on-site at our

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Machine Tool Technology or equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least five years of CNC machining or applications experience.
• Ability to set up, program, and prove out complex parts independently.
• Experience with multi-axis machining, main and subspindle operations, part transfer.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and the ability to read, edit, and troubleshoot G-code.

Responsibilities

• Develop CNC programs and complete machining processes for SMX and DNX machines, including milling, turning, and multi-spindle operations.
• Take part in turnkey projects from initial part review and process planning through programming, tooling and workholding selection, prove-out, and customer acceptance.
• Set up machines, prove out programs, and validate part quality, cycle time, and production readiness.
• Plan machining sequences involving the main and subspindles, B-axis, lower turret, and part transfer.
• Select and implement tooling, workholding, probing, and in-process measurement strategies.
• Conduct customer test cuts, time studies, demonstrations, and pre-sale feasibility evaluations.
• Troubleshoot programming, postprocessor, machine operation, and process issues in coordination with internal teams and outside partners.
• Support distributors and customers with applications training, process optimization, and production startup.

Skills

Communication skills

G-code reading/editing

Independent problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Machine Tool Technology

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Job description

DN Solutions America is seeking an Applications Engineer for our SMX and DNX mill-turn product lines in the Chicago Technical Center. The role combines CNC programming, machine setup, process development, customer support, and direct participation in turnkey projects.

You will work with FANUC and Siemens controls, develop manufacturing processes, and train distributors and customers. Travel to customer sites is required to support implementations and continuous improvement, on-site at our