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Application Engineer – Diamond Grinding Wheels
Accepting applicationsPrecision Surfacing Solutions · Noblesville, IN
Full-Time Mid_senior
Posted
1d ago
Category
Manufacturing
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
Application Engineer – Diamond Grinding Wheels
Location: Remote (with Domestic & International Travel) – Reporting to Noblesville, IN Facility
Experience Level: Mid–Senior (5+ Years)
Industry: Tool & Cutter Grinding, Fine Grinding, Electronics Manufacturing
Position 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 environments
Recommend wheel specifications, bonds, grits, and process parameters to optimize customer grinding operations
Conduct on-site and remote trials, demonstrations, and troubleshooting at customer facilities
Collaborate with sales, R&D, and manufacturing teams to develop tailored solutions for customer needs
Analyze customer processes and propose improvements for productivity, quality, and cost reduction
Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives
Deliver technical training to customers and internal teams
Prepare technical reports, application documentation, and trial results
Travel domestically and internationally as required while maintaining a remote work structure
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with diamond grinding wheels
Strong background in:
Tool & cutter grinding
Fine grinding applications
Electronic and precision component grinding
Solid understanding of grinding processes, wheel selection, and surface finish requirements
Proven experience working directly with customers in a technical or applications role
Ability to troubleshoot complex grinding challenges independently
Strong communication and presentation skills
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred Qualifications
Engineering degree or equivalent technical training (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or similar)
Experience with CNC grinding machines and automation
Knowledge of superabrasives (diamond and CBN) and advanced bond systems
Exposure to international customers or global manufacturing environments
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling
Travel opportunities across domestic and international markets
Collaborative, technically driven work culture
Company 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 Matching
Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life & AD&D
Vacation, Sick, Holidays
EAP
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Equal 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
EEO is the Law (English)
Recruiter Policy:
Lapmaster International, LLC (aka Precision Surfacing Solutions) “the Company” has an internal recruiting function. The Company may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters (Agency). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact employees of the Company directly in an attempt to present candidates. The Company’s policy is for the internal recruiting team or other authorized personnel to present ALL candidates to hiring managers. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Lapmaster International, LLC from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Company mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Company employees, or to the resume database will be considered Company property. Lapmaster International LLC, will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Lapmaster International LLC, will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
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Location: Remote (with Domestic & International Travel) – Reporting to Noblesville, IN Facility
Experience Level: Mid–Senior (5+ Years)
Industry: Tool & Cutter Grinding, Fine Grinding, Electronics Manufacturing
Position 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 environments
Recommend wheel specifications, bonds, grits, and process parameters to optimize customer grinding operations
Conduct on-site and remote trials, demonstrations, and troubleshooting at customer facilities
Collaborate with sales, R&D, and manufacturing teams to develop tailored solutions for customer needs
Analyze customer processes and propose improvements for productivity, quality, and cost reduction
Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives
Deliver technical training to customers and internal teams
Prepare technical reports, application documentation, and trial results
Travel domestically and internationally as required while maintaining a remote work structure
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with diamond grinding wheels
Strong background in:
Tool & cutter grinding
Fine grinding applications
Electronic and precision component grinding
Solid understanding of grinding processes, wheel selection, and surface finish requirements
Proven experience working directly with customers in a technical or applications role
Ability to troubleshoot complex grinding challenges independently
Strong communication and presentation skills
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
Preferred Qualifications
Engineering degree or equivalent technical training (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or similar)
Experience with CNC grinding machines and automation
Knowledge of superabrasives (diamond and CBN) and advanced bond systems
Exposure to international customers or global manufacturing environments
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling
Travel opportunities across domestic and international markets
Collaborative, technically driven work culture
Company 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 Matching
Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life & AD&D
Vacation, Sick, Holidays
EAP
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Equal 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
EEO is the Law (English)
Recruiter Policy:
Lapmaster International, LLC (aka Precision Surfacing Solutions) “the Company” has an internal recruiting function. The Company may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters (Agency). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact employees of the Company directly in an attempt to present candidates. The Company’s policy is for the internal recruiting team or other authorized personnel to present ALL candidates to hiring managers. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Lapmaster International, LLC from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Company mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Company employees, or to the resume database will be considered Company property. Lapmaster International LLC, will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Lapmaster International LLC, will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
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