Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Application Engineer

$70k - $90k
Full-time

Link Technical Talent

Applications Engineer – Milling / Sinker EDM

Elk Grove Village, Illinois (Commutable from: Chicago, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elgin)

$70,000 - $90,000 + $5K Average Annual Bonus + Specialist Training + Career Progression + 35-Hour Week + Relocation Package + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you an Operator, Machinist, Engineering Graduate, or similar, with Milling or Sinker EDM machinery experience, looking to step into an Applications Engineer role, offering specialist training and career progression?

This is an excellent opportunity to move off the shop floor into a technical Applications position, receiving 6 - 9 months of training while progressing your career into senior and management roles.

This company are an established manufacturer of specialist machinery with an excellent reputation within their industry. They invest heavily in employee development and offer excellent opportunities to progress into Senior, Support, and Management positions.

In this role, you will specialize in either Milling or Sinker EDM machinery, running customer demonstrations, showcasing equipment capabilities, training customers, and providing technical applications support. You will diagnose application issues and help customers improve their machining processes, with up to 25% travel for customer visits and major trade shows.

This role would suit an Operator, Machinist, Engineering Graduate, or similar with Milling or Sinker EDM experience, looking to progress into an Applications Engineer position with extensive specialist training.

The Role:

  • Run Milling or Sinker EDM machinery, delivering customer demonstrations, technical support, and equipment training
  • Diagnose application issues and help customers improve machining programs and manufacturing processes
  • 6–9 months specialist training, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, 35-hour week, with up to 25% travel

The Person:

  • Operator, Machinist, Applications Engineer, Maintenance Technician, or similar
  • Experience operating Milling or Sinker EDM machinery
  • CNC programming and 2D/3D software experience advantageous; SolidWorks, Mastercam, HyperMill, AutoCAD, or similar
Vacancy posted 11 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Application Engineer in Chicago, IL vacancy
  •  ...As an Applications Engineer at Morrison Container Handling Solutions, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between our advanced manufacturing processes and our customers' needs. You will work closely with the sales, engineering, and production teams to develop... 
    Suggested
    Full time

    Morrison Container Handling Solutions

    Chicago, IL
    3 days ago
  •  ...DRIVE GLOBAL IMPACT IN ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT COILCRAFT Position: Global Applications Engineer Location: Cary, Illinois Are you an experienced electronic components professional who enjoys blending technical expertise with market insight and customer impact?... 
    Suggested
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Work at office
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Coilcraft, Inc.

    Chicago, IL
    4 days ago
  •  ...Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and...  ...to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Synechron

    Chicago, IL
    3 days ago
  •  ...Position Summary:  The Applications Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of our new fiber optic leak detection product and data acquisition product lines. This role encompasses a broad range of engineering activities... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work

    PermAlert Leak Detection

    Chicago, IL
    2 days ago
  • $117.6k - $176.4k

    The Product Application Engineer (PAE) - Drives serves as the technical owner for motor control and variable frequency drive (VFD) solutions, supporting opportunities from pre-sales through early project execution. This role ensures Drive system architectures are safe,... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Schneider Electric

    Chicago, IL
    2 days ago
  • $135k - $150k

     ...new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That’s why we’re looking for an Enterprise Applications Engineer III (M365 and Collaboration Platforms) to assess current utilization, identify capability gaps, and define the technical standards... 
    Flexible hours

    Venable

    Chicago, IL
    2 days ago
  • $115k - $155k

     ...performance, Made in America production.About the team: The Solutions Engineering Team is responsible for delivering robotics-driven automation deployments across a wide range of customer applications. The team partners cross-functionally to translate customer... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Immediate start
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Formic Technologies

    Chicago, IL
    2 days ago
  • $80k - $115k

     ...Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities...  ...technology. Job Description Allied Universal® is hiring an Application Engineer. The Application Engineer supports installation and... 
    Local area

    Allied Universal® Technology Services

    Chicago, IL
    8 days ago
  •  ...SUMMARY The Senior Applications Engineer is responsible for coordinating and implementing new components and upgrades of legal systems. This position reviews, analyzes, evaluates and implements business systems and technical processes to support the Risk Management... 

    Talentify.io

    Chicago, IL
    2 days ago
  •  ...Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and...  ...to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been... 
    Temporary work
    Flexible hours

    Synechron

    Chicago, IL
    12 days ago
  •  ...Robotics Application Engineer A rapidly growing robotics manufacturer expanding its U.S. operations and seeking a Robotics Application Engineer to support customers across North America. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who enjoys hands... 

    Automationtechies

    Chicago, IL
    2 days ago
  • $134.5k - $265.1k

    Position Summary At Deloitte, Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) don’t just build AI solutions, they help clients turn AI ambition...  ...of AI transformations. Work you'll do As a Senior Oracle Applications FDE, you will work side by side with senior functional and technical... 
    Local area

    Deloitte

    Chicago, IL
    17 hours ago
  •  ...motivated candidate to join our talented Team.Job Title: Staff Enterprise Application EngineerLocation(s): Chicago, IL (Remote) Job Description Summary The Staff Enterprise Application Engineer will serve as the technical anchor for enterprise applications that support... 
    Remote work

    Ampcus

    Chicago, IL
    1 day ago
  • $163.63k - $211.75k

     ...dynamic work environment in one of Chicago's most iconic areas.Role OverviewCboe’s Cybersecurity team is seeking a Principal Application Security Engineer to provide senior technical leadership and end-to-end ownership for embedding pragmatic, scalable security across our... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    Cboe Exchange

    Chicago, IL
    1 day ago
  •  ...As our Senior Application Security Engineer , you will be the primary owner and driver of our application security program. You’ll work hands on with engineering teams to embed secure development practices, improve tooling and automation, and guide security considerations... 

    Objective Partners

    Chicago, IL
    5 minutes ago
  • $95.6k - $188.4k

    Position Summary Join our Deloitte AI & Engineering team to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant...  ...you will design, develop, integrate, and sustain enterprise applications supporting Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Azure-based... 
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Deloitte

    Chicago, IL
    10 hours ago
  • Software Development Position The position is part of a fast-paced software development team. They will assist in software development and maintenance of the current product suite by participating actively in all phases of the software development lifecycle. They should...

    E-Solutions

    Chicago, IL
    5 days ago
  •  ...Legal Applications Engineer This position will focus on supporting and improving all of the 3rd party applications (vendor software) that we use at the firm, which will primarily be legal-focused software. This person will provide escalated support (from the help desk... 

    1872 Consulting

    Chicago, IL
    4 days ago
  • $140k - $160k

     ...record: a1qPL0000089yl7YAAValid through: 2027-08-25Application Engineering Manager Location: Schaumburg, ILEmployment Status: Full...  ...machine tools and advanced manufacturing solutions is seeking an Application Engineering Manager to serve as the operational leader of its... 
    Temporary work

    Addison Group

    Chicago, IL
    2 days ago
  • (Senior) Application Engineer 2 Openings - one junior/mid-level and one senior level Chicago, IL - 99% WFH, but need to be local for training Summary: These positions will manage the deployment/installation, testing, customization and support of packaged software applications... 
    Local area
    Work from home

    Talentify.io

    Chicago, IL
    4 days ago
  •  ...Product Application Engineer (PAE) Drives The Product Application Engineer (PAE) Drives serves as the technical owner for motor control and variable frequency drive (VFD) solutions, supporting opportunities from pre-sales through early project execution. This role... 

    Schneider Electric

    Chicago, IL
    2 days ago
  •  ...with a quantitative trading firm looking to add a Trade Support Engineer to its Chicago team, supporting the technology and operational...  ...alerts and incidents in real time • Troubleshoot and resolve application, operating system, trade, and position issues • Deploy and... 
    Weekend work

    Fintal Partners

    Chicago, IL
    3 days ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description MANUFACTURING CNC APPLICATIONS ENGINEER (Relocation Paid) TROY, AL (2nd Shift: 4 pm - 3 am) SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:   The  CNC Application Engineer will provide a broad knowledge of cutting tools with the ability to trouble shoot 5 axis... 
    Relocation
    Afternoon shift

    TOP TALENT RECRUITER

    Chicago, IL
    28 days ago
  •  ...APIs, JSON, and integration troubleshooting. · Knowledge of SAP, Coupa, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Workday, or similar enterprise applications. · Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and collaboration platforms. · Strong incident management and problem-solving... 
    Permanent employment
    Temporary work

    Square Hiring LLC

    Chicago, IL
    a month ago
  •  ...McDonald’s Global Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer III – Application Security to lead secure coding practices and oversee remediation across the enterprise. You will mentor analysts and coordinate advanced testing, while ensuring robust vulnerability management... 

    Jobleads-US

    Chicago, IL
    7 hours ago
  • $160k - $180k

     ...Staff Application & Product Security Engineer Remote US You will be the most senior hands-on application security engineer at Cleo, owning both how security is built into our products from design through release and the security posture of the products we ship, both... 
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Jobleads-US

    Chicago, IL
    17 hours ago
  •  ...Applications Support Engineer - Packaging Machinery For more than 60 years, Reiser has been a global leader in the food equipment industry, recognized for high-quality machinery, innovative engineering, and exceptional customer support. Our commitment to our customers... 
    Night shift

    Reiser

    Chicago, IL
    3 days ago
  •  ...Proficient in managing, optimizing, and troubleshooting common client applications and datacenter workloads on AMD hardware with priority end...  ...prioritization skills Strong internal (Sales, Marketing, Engineering) and external (customer/partner/OEM) relationships Proven... 

    Advanced Micro Devices

    Chicago, IL
    2 days ago
  •  ...Field Application Engineer Location: Chicago, IL ***Must have Physical Security Experience to be considered*** Position Summary: Hanwha Vision America (HVA), an affiliate of the Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 company, is an industry-leading provider of advanced... 
    Work experience placement
    Local area

    Hanwha Techwin America, Inc.

    Chicago, IL
    3 days ago
  • $150k - $200k

     ...culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and solving complex challenges. The organization is seeking a Trading Application Specialist to join the growing Exchange & Vendor Management team. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel... 
    Permanent employment
    Work at office
    Chicago, IL
    a month ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Application Engineer. Be the first to apply!