Updated: 2026/01/28(

JOB ID: 061477

Service Engineer

Job TypePermanent
Employment TypeFull time
Working TypeHybrid
Visa SponorshipNo
Education LevelAssociate Degree
Experience LevelEntry Level
Salary Range$90000 - $100000
Job LocationElk Grove Village, IL, US

A Japanese machinery manufacturer in Illinois is seeking a CNC Service Engineer.

This position involves the installation, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance of CNC equipment across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Position: Service Engineer

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Working Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)

Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Ins. and 401K

Summary

Install, set-up and train on computerized numerical controlled multi axis CNC milling, turning, CNC turning, machinery as needed within the continental United States, Canada and Mexico.


Qualifications

  • Associates degree or equivalent + 3 years experience in machine repair and troubleshooting and installing.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings of part prints, pick tooling, set up machine, create program and run test parts.
  • Perform detailed inspection with precision measuring equipment of the customer’s runoff requirements to prove out the capability of the machines.
  • Strong math skills in geometry, algebra and trigonometry.
  • Able to read electrical wiring diagrams, ladder logic drawings, electronic drawings, hydraulic & pneumatic diagrams.
  • Language: English required; Japanese language skills are a plus but not required
  • Experience in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, CAD/CAM drawing.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to process part prints to a working G/M-code program.
  • Ability to interact with customers, vendors and other staff members in calm, professional manner.
  • Must be able to work without supervision and make decisive decisions on the spur of the moment that will affect the overall project.
  • Valid driver’s & passport required.
  • Able to travel at any given moment to provide service to our customers located in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Typical Duties Include – CNC Service Engineer

  • Responsible for installation, programming, and repair of computer numeric controlled production equipment within the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • Demonstrating machines at machine tool shows and our showroom to potential customers.
  • Visit customer locations and provide technical support.
  • Installation/maintain/repair CNC Machine Tool at customer locations.
  • Responsible for daily communication with customers and internal operation.
  • Manage data and coordinate information flow.
  • Other assigned tasks.

Education Requirements

  • Associates degree or equivalent + 3 years in related field.
  • Will report to Engineering/Operation Manager.

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