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# Tool Application Specialist - Junior

- **Company:** Mikron Corp. Monroe
- **Location:** Elk Grove Village, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=90bdf9f7e222a005

## About the Role

Skills/Professional Know-How

 * Experience in cutting tool technology is a plus
 * Expert knowledge in:
 * Metallurgy, metal alloys and carbide
 * Machining processes in drilling, milling and tapping
 * Able to read technical drawings and to sketch ideas and concepts
 * Systematic and analytical thinking
 * Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
 * Knowledge with SAP. CRM or similar systems is a plus
 * Excellent communication skills to present company, products and technology
 * Technical writing skills

## Description

Coordinate and divulge all technical input, updates, aspects and solutions with Mikron, Division Tool technical headquarters in Europe

To achieve targets / strategic objectives

 * Understand customer requirements of application, including machining technology, machine limitations, materials etc.
 * Cultivate high level of awareness and technical knowledge of Mikron Tool and NS Tool products
 * Study and understand new tools as they are developed and released to standard line
 * Works closely with internal tool team (Technical Engineering Team, Production engineering Team, Regional Sales Managers, Quality, SCM, Sales assistants and Technology center in CH, Manufacturing)
 * Visits to customers with RSM to assist with tool testing, troubleshooting and presentations on tooling solutions in accordance with department planning
 * Sporadic visits to Mikron Tool facilities in Europe
 * General office support when required and upon request for technical activity, * Visit Customers for strategic applications in accordance with department planning
 * Produce Special tool quotations for requests, as well as for standard items and NS Tools withing the target RFQ to Quotation due date
 * Advice customers on new products and existing product functions / capabilities
 * Provide overall technical Advice to all Customers, Reps and Distributors by phone, email or other support
 * Interface with Mikron Tool in Agno for technical questions and problem solving
 * Use and file proper paperwork associated with quotations / parameter requests / technical assistance / tool recommendations and applications history
 * Support quotation process for all Mikron Tool locations
 * Contribute in developing and sharing team knowledge


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