Polishing AND Lapping Application Engineer

Job Title:

Job Summary:

Application Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand customer requirements and recommend

  suitable polishing and lapping solutions

  .
• Perform

  installation, commissioning, and trials

  of polishing/lapping equipment at customer sites.
• Optimize machine parameters for

  surface finish, flatness, parallelism

  , and

  material removal rate

  .
• Conduct

  application testing

  and

  sample preparation

  as per customer specs.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide

  pre-sales technical support

  , product demos, and process validation.
• Train customers on

  operation, maintenance, and safety protocols

  for polishing/lapping systems.
• Troubleshoot application issues and assist in

  after-sales service

  .
• Document best practices, prepare technical reports, and maintain application records.
  
• Work closely with R&D/Design teams for

  continuous product improvement

  and custom applications.

Required Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of

  lapping, polishing, and surface finishing processes

  .
• Experience with

  abrasive media

  ,

  slurry systems

  , and

  flat surface preparation

  .
• Familiarity with machine setup, fixture/tooling selection, and workholding techniques.
  
• Ability to read and interpret

  technical drawings, GD&T, and surface roughness (Ra, Rz)

  values.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to travel to customer locations (domestic/international) for support or trials.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in

  Mechanical / Production / Mechatronics Engineering

  .
• 2+ years of relevant experience in

  lapping/polishing machines

  (manual or CNC based).
• Exposure to industries like

  semiconductors, optics, medical devices, or automotive precision components

  .
• Knowledge of

  CNC programming, PLC basics, or CAD/CAM

  is a plus.