Application Engineer

Job Description: Laser Applications Technician/Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Laser Applications Technician/Engineer to join our dynamic Applications department. This role is integral to providing both operational and technical support to customers and sales staff. The position involves teaching operator training classes, offering customer phone support, and conducting on-site applications process development. Additionally, you will support sales by conducting machine demonstrations, processing machine samples, and developing cutting technology for new machine models.

Responsibilities

• Teach operator training classes at both the home office and customer facilities.

• Provide customer phone support and on-site applications process development.

• Conduct machine demonstrations for customer visits and trade shows.

• Process machine samples for potential new customers.

• Develop cutting technology for new machine models.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to conduct presentations to small to mid-size groups.

• General understanding of mechanical blueprints and CAD/CAM programming.

• Minimum of two years of experience in CNC machine operation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and unsupervised in various locations.

• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A two-year technical degree in Lasers, Electronics, Robotics, Manufacturing, or similar is required.

• A four-year degree in an engineering or science program is preferred.

• At least three years of experience working with CNC controlled manufacturing equipment, preferably lasers.

• Experience with Solidworks and application engineering is advantageous.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

They offer strong full-time benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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