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CNC Applications Engineer- Mill Turn


Job Location:

Schaumburg, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 125000 - 125000
Posted: 2 October 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

For over 50 years DN Solutions has built machine tools that shape the world around us including the cars we drive the planes we fly and the medical devices that save lives. We develop smart machines and customized solutions that advance these essential industries.

Join our applications engineering team and help customers put advanced mill-turn technology to work.

Job Description

DN Solutions is seeking an Applications Engineer specializing in our SMX and DNX mill-turn product lines. This hands-on role combines CNC programming machine setup process development customer support and technical sales support. You will be directly involved in turnkey projects developing and proving out complete manufacturing processes at our Chicago Technical Center and at customer facilities. The role includes work with both FANUC and Siemens controls.

Job 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.
  • Document programs setups tooling results and lessons learned for internal and customer use.
  • Participate in open houses trade shows and customer visits as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • At least five years of CNC machining or applications experience with substantial experience on mill-turn or multitasking machines.
  • Strong ability to set up program and prove out complex parts independently.
  • Experience with multi-axis machining main and subspindle operations part transfer and synchronized operations.
  • Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and the ability to read edit and troubleshoot G-code.
  • Working knowledge of tooling workholding inspection methods and process validation.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with customers distributors and cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Ability to travel to customer and distributor locations as needed.

Preferred

  • Direct experience with DN Solutions SMX or DNX machines.
  • Experience with both FANUC and Siemens CNC controls.
  • Experience with Mastercam or Siemens NX or comparable CAM postprocessor troubleshooting and machine simulation.
  • Experience developing turnkey processes or supporting automated production cells.

Company Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on experience.
  • 401(k)
  • Health Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time-Off including vacation sick time and Holidays.
  • Employee Referral Program

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About Company

With its INDEX and TRAUB brands, the INDEX Group is today on of the leading manufacturers of CNC turning machines, automatic lathes & turn-mill centers

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