Application Engineer / Abrasive Specialist

Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan

Country: United States

Category: Engineering

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm

Posted Date: October 16, 2026

Job ID: 652366

Job Description

An Applications Engineer / Abrasive Specialist responsible for supporting sales efforts tied to aftermarket tooling, honing abrasives, spare parts, and service offerings. This role will proactively seek, grow, and develop abrasive and tool rework opportunities while serving as a technical expert for honing abrasive and tooling solutions. The ideal candidate will strengthen customer loyalty through high-touch technical service, process optimization, and revenue-generating solution development. 

Required:
  • Knowledge of honing abrasives and related manufacturing processes
  • Tool cleaning and assembly
  • Be able to discuss diamond and borzon abrasives
  • Be willing to travel to all customer sites
  • Be able to check tool for proper grind
  • Be able to adjust machine parameters to successfully complete stone trials and tests
  • Capable of setting goals and working with minimal supervision to achieve the goals
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Support Sales as they relate to Aftermarket Tooling, Abrasives, Spare Parts and promoting Service.
  • Seek out, grow and develop abrasive and tool rework opportunities.
  • Review customer processes, and suggest and act on improvements, and optimizing customer tooling
  • Develop customer relationships through technical expertise, service and support.
Pay: $80K - $85K

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

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