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Application Engineer

Cullerton Group

Mundelein, IL 60060 • $90,000 to $120,000 / yr • 10/2/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Cullerton Group is hiring an Application Engineer – CNC Tool Grinding for a direct-hire opportunity with a leading manufacturer of high-precision CNC tool and cutter grinding machines.

What you’ll do:

• Run customer demonstrations and test grinding

• Develop and optimize CNC grinding processes

• Select grinding wheels and develop dressing strategies

• Improve cycle times and surface finishes

• Install CNC grinding machines at customer locations

• Train customers on machine operation and programming

• Troubleshoot application issues and support field service

• Provide technical feedback to engineering and R&D

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of hands-on CNC grinding experience

• Tool and cutter grinding experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of grinding wheels, dressing, coolants, and workholding

• CNC programming experience, including ISO/G-code

• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances

• Strong communication and customer-facing skills

• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on trade experience preferred

Interested or know someone who may be a fit?Apply now!