Application Engineer – Diamond Grinding WheelsLocation: Remote (with Domestic & International Travel) – Reporting to Noblesville, IN Facility Experience Level: Mid–Senior (5+ Years) Industry: Tool & Cutter Grinding, Fine Grinding, Electronics ManufacturingPosition Overview: We are seeking an experienced Application Engineer specializing in diamond grinding wheels to support customers across the tool & cutter, fine grinding, and electronic sectors. This role combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities, providing application support, process optimization, and technical solutions while working remotely and traveling as needed.Key Responsibilities:Provide technical application support for diamond grinding wheels in tool & cutter, fine grinding, and electronic manufacturing environmentsRecommend wheel specifications, bonds, grits, and process parameters to optimize customer grinding operationsConduct on-site and remote trials, demonstrations, and troubleshooting at customer facilitiesCollaborate with sales, R&D, and manufacturing teams to develop tailored solutions for customer needsAnalyze customer processes and propose improvements for productivity, quality, and cost reductionSupport new product introductions and continuous improvement initiativesDeliver technical training to customers and internal teamsPrepare technical reports, application documentation, and trial resultsTravel domestically and internationally as required while maintaining a remote work structureRequired Qualifications:Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with diamond grinding wheelsStrong background in: tool & cutter grinding, fine grinding applications, electronic and precision component grindingSolid understanding of grinding processes, wheel selection, and surface finish requirementsProven experience working directly with customers in a technical or applications roleAbility to troubleshoot complex grinding challenges independentlyStrong communication and presentation skillsWillingness and ability to travel domestically and internationallyPreferred Qualifications:Engineering degree or equivalent technical training (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or similar)Experience with CNC grinding machines and automationKnowledge of superabrasives (diamond and CBN) and advanced bond systemsExposure to international customers or global manufacturing environmentsBenefits & Compensation:Competitive compensation based on experienceComprehensive benefits package, including: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement planFully remote work environment with flexible schedulingTravel opportunities across domestic and international marketsCollaborative, technically driven work cultureCompany Description:Lapmaster International, LLC is a leading international precision machine tool builder headquartered in Chicago's Northwest suburbs near O'Hare Airport. Our diverse team works with a broad variety of industries and technologies.
Our technical expertise includes Motion Control, Robotics, Automation, Machine Design, and Application Engineering. Our customers include small, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Electronics, Bearings, Optics/Electro-optics, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and Medical Devices. Our business model is to utilize leading technologies and exceptional engineering talent coupled with outstanding customer service to solve manufacturing and precision machining problems.Since 1948, industry has relied on Lapmaster to solve the most challenging precision surfacing problems.
With over 60 years of experience, Lapmaster has a proven history of successfully developing cost effective processing solutions for virtually any application requiring precision sizing, flatness, parallelism, roundness, straightness, or surface finish. Lapmaster serves the Fine Grinding, Advanced Materials, Precision Optics, Bore Honing and Finishing, Lapping/Polishing and Metallographic markets through an expanding network of sales and services offices located throughout the world. Sales and technical service is available either through local Lapmaster Sales Representative or through our main Sales and Technical Services Centers located in Mount Prospect, IL, Plymouth, UK, Chennai, India, Tokyo, Japan and Shenyang, China.Competitive Benefits Package for Full Time employees:401(k) with MatchingMedical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)Dental insuranceVision insuranceCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCompany Paid Life & AD&DVacation, Sick, HolidaysEAPMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the futureEqual Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals.
All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination