Engineering Technician III – Senior CNC Programmer – 5-Axis Milling
About The Position
This role develops, launches and sustains complex CNC milling processes, independently delivering safe, capable, compliant and cost-effective solutions. The Senior CNC Programmer will independently own complete multi-axis milling solutions from manufacturability review through CAD/CAM programming, post processing, machine setup, prove-out, FAI, validation, release and production. They will program and optimize complex 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling processes using advanced G/M code, Macro B and Siemens and/or Fanuc control language, and diagnose complete process and machine issues. This role leads CNC activities for new-product and process improvements, delivering on schedule, quality, capacity and cost targets with minimal intervention or rework. The Senior CNC Programmer provides expert hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis for CNC mills and related automation, probing, laser tool-setting and multi-axis systems. They develop and implement cutting-tool, holder and fixture strategies, demonstrating advanced tool/fixture design capability and collaborating effectively with designers, suppliers and equipment builders. This role drives equipment requirements, machine selection, vendor acceptance, installation, alignment and qualification, independently interfacing with vendors and contributing technical recommendations to site and customer manufacturing discussions. Additionally, they establish and share CAD/CAM and machining best practices, deliver meaningful cost and productivity improvements, and formally mentor lower-level technicians, programmers and operators. The Senior CNC Programmer partners across Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, prioritizes multiple assignments, communicates technical decisions, and completes projects on time and with high quality. They act as a role model for Machine Operators in terms of attitude, machine asset care, troubleshooting, adherence to processes and decision making.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
- 4+ years of advanced CNC programming required, including significant experience with 5-axis milling.
- Subject-matter-expert-level ability to take complex 5-axis surface milled components from concept through stable production using 5-axis milling best practices.
- Experience deploying processes with machine probing, parametric programming, and machine calculations.
- Advanced CAD/CAM proficiency, including 3D model preparation, geometry repair, fixture modeling, and toolpath generation.
- Advanced Mastercam programming and multi-axis toolpath development required.
- Proficiency with Fanuc ISO G/M and/or Siemens programming languages.
- Proficiency with interpreting technical drawings and GD&T.
- CMM data interpretation, use of complex manual gaging.
- Expert troubleshooting, mentoring, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of Macro B programming preferred.
- Proficiency with Fanuc Robodrill and/or DMG DMP70 machining platforms preferred.
- Experience integrating CNC equipment with automation systems, robotic loading, pallet systems, and machine-to-machine communication preferred.
Responsibilities
- Independently owns complete multi-axis milling solutions from manufacturability review through CAD/CAM programming, post processing, machine setup, prove-out, FAI, validation, release and production.
- Programs and optimizes complex 3-, 4- and 5-axis milling processes using advanced G/M code, Macro B and Siemens and/or Fanuc control language; diagnoses complete process and machine issues.
- Leads CNC activities for new-product and process improvements; Delivers on schedule, quality, capacity and cost targets with minimal intervention or rework.
- Provides expert hands-on troubleshooting and failure analysis for CNC mills and related automation, probing, laser tool-setting and multi-axis systems.
- Develops and implements cutting-tool, holder and fixture strategies; demonstrates advanced tool/fixture design capability and collaborates effectively with designers, suppliers and equipment builders.
- Drives equipment requirements, machine selection, vendor acceptance, installation, alignment and qualification; independently interfaces with vendors and contributes technical recommendations to site and customer manufacturing discussions.
- Establishes and shares CAD/CAM and machining best practices, delivers meaningful cost and productivity improvements, and formally mentors lower-level technicians, programmers and operators.
- Partners across Engineering, Operations and Maintenance; prioritize multiple assignments, communicates technical decisions and completes projects on time and with high quality.
- Acts as a role model for Machine Operators in terms of attitude, machine asset care, troubleshooting, adherence to processes and decision making.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan
- employee stock purchase plan
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
