Morningstar

Applications Engineer

Morningstar • $70K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in CNC programming or applications engineering
  • Strong understanding of CNC machine tools and manufacturing processes
  • Proven track record in conducting customer training sessions
  • Ability to prepare engineering reports and cost estimates
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for customer interactions
  • Familiarity with industrial standards and safety protocols

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre-sale activities and customer evaluations
  • Make accurate cost estimates and write engineering reports
  • Program and set up CNC lathes and mills
  • Develop custom demonstrations for customer training
  • Maintain technical knowledge of product lines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including zero premium medical plan
  • 3+ weeks of vacation to start
  • 10 company paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee appreciation events and perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Summary of Responsibilities:

As an Applications Engineer, you are responsible for the part programming of CNC Machine Tools, process development and customer training in an industrial environment using state-of-the-art equipment. This opportunity offers a hybrid schedule that consists of both remote and in-office work as well as regular travel to customer locations across Indiana and the northern half of Illinois.

What You Will Contribute:
  • Conducting pre-sale activities and reviews including customer visits, evaluation of opportunities, machine assessment and recommendations, part processing recommendations and development of turnkey proposals
  • Making accurate cost estimates, writing engineering reports, and interpreting plans and specifications
  • Programming and setting up CNC lathes, CNC vertical or horizontal mills.
  • Developing/ implementing custom demonstrations and training customers in the safe set up and operation of CNC machining centers and lathes.
  • Maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge of product lines represented by the comp
Other Functions:
  • Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed.The omission of specific lists of responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.
What's in it for You:

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work:
  • Competitive starting salary
  • Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
  • 3+ Weeks' Vacation to Start
  • 10 Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee appreciation events and perks
  • Employee Assistance Program
Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
  • Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
  • Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
  • Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
  • Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.
  • Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.
  • Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.
  • Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Job Requisition ID#: 1615C Chicago, IL

Locations Chicago, Illinois

About Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors. Morningstar provides data on approximately 530,000 investment offerings, including stocks, mutual funds, and similar vehicles, along with real-time global market data on more than 18 million equities, indexes, futures, options, commodities, and precious metals, in addition to foreign exchange and Treasury markets. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with more than $200 billion in assets under advisement and management as of December 31, 2020. The company has operations in 29 countries.
Learn more about Morningstar
Size
10,038 employees
Market Cap
$9 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$223.6 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+16.3%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ
MORN
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Morningstar

  • Morningstar
    Applications Engineer
    $70K — $95K *
    Chicago, IL 60629 (Cook County)
    6 days ago
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Morningstar
    Applications Engineer
    $70K — $95K *
    Naperville, IL 60540 (Dupage County)
    6 days ago
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Applications Engineer jobs:

NationwideChicago, IL