at HARDINGE in Elgin, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Applications Team Lead
Open Date 6/3/2024
Shift Days
Category Engineering
Division Hardinge Grinding Group
Location Elgin, IL
Remote Position Y/N
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Description
APPLICATIONS TEAM LEAD
The Applications Team Lead will coordinate and provide technical leadership for activities within the Applications Department including the startup, testing, installation, and runoff criteria for the CNC Grinding and turning machine tool.
REPORTS TO:
Director, Engineering
LOCATION:
Elgin, IL
EDUCATION:
Associates Degree in Engineering or relevant Technical Certification Program preferred. Will consider non-degreed applicants with relevant job experience.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a CNC machine tool Application Engineer or Lead Operator role. Programming experience with Siemens and Fanuc CNC controls required. Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills are required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Experience operating Siemens and/or Fanuc CNC controlled grinding and/or turning machines
· Experience developing tooling and process specifications for grinding and/turning applications
· Strong ability to prioritize tasks based on project specifications and timelines
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
· Demonstrated leadership skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide technical leadership for Application Department functions including startup, testing, installation, and runoff of high precision CNC grinding and turning machines
· Coordinate the department’s field activities including customer site runoff, training, and process development. Provide technical phone support for engineers, customers, salespersons, and distributors.
· Review customer requirements to determine proper tooling and process selections
· Develop, implement, and maintain departmental procedures and standards. Responsible to ensure machines are thoroughly debugged prior to shipment to the customer
· Facilitates communication among engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated, understood, and executed
· Create syllabi for Applications training both in-house and at off-site facilities.
· Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency
Travel is expected 25-50% of time for installation, training, and runoff. May include international travel.
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays and long-term disability.
Hardinge Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran/Disability
About the Organization Hardinge is a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions. We provide a full spectrum of highly reliable CNC turning, milling, grinding, and honing machines as well as technologically advanced workholding accessories.The diverse products we offer enable us to support a variety of market applications in industries including aerospace, agricultural, automotive, construction, consumer products, defense, energy, medical, technology, transportation and more.We’ve developed a strong global presence with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. We apply our engineering and applications expertise to provide our customers with the right machine tool solution andsupport every time.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
