Engineering Technician III – Senior CNC Programmer – 5-Axis Milling

Jabil•Elmira, NY

About The Position

This role develops, launches, and sustains complex CNC milling processes, independently delivering safe, capable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. The position owns complete multi-axis milling solutions, from manufacturability review and CAD/CAM programming through machine setup, prove-out, first article inspection (FAI), validation, release, and production. It also provides advanced troubleshooting, technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve schedule, quality, capacity, and cost targets. The technician works with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, machine operators, vendors, suppliers, designers, and equipment builders. The environment is proactive, safe, and climate-controlled, though work may also involve warm, cool, or noisy conditions and exposure to oil, coolants, and other manufacturing-related substances. The role involves a mix of sitting and standing, with up to seven hours of standing per day, and lifting or maneuvering fixtures, material, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Standard working hours apply, with potential overtime and occasional schedule adjustments to support second-, third-, and weekend operations. The hourly pay range is $25.10–$45.19. The actual offer considers qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity. Jabil's total rewards package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off.

Requirements

At least 4 years of advanced CNC programming experience, 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.
Advanced CAD/CAM proficiency, including 3D model preparation, geometry repair, fixture modeling, and toolpath generation.
Advanced Mastercam programming and multi-axis toolpath development.
Proficiency with Fanuc ISO G/M and/or Siemens programming languages.
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and GD&T.
Experience with machine probing, parametric programming, and machine calculations.
Ability to interpret CMM data and use complex manual gaging.
Expert troubleshooting, mentoring, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to lift and maneuver fixtures, material, and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to adjust schedule occasionally for second-, third-, and weekend operations and to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent technical certification; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also considered.
Working knowledge of Macro B programming.
Proficiency with Fanuc Robodrill and/or DMG DMP70 machining platforms.
Experience integrating CNC equipment with automation systems, robotic loading, pallet systems, and machine-to-machine communication.

Responsibilities

Own complete multi-axis milling solutions from manufacturability review through CAD/CAM programming, post processing, setup, prove-out, FAI, validation, release, and production.
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; diagnose process and machine issues.
Lead CNC activities for new products and process improvements, meeting schedule, quality, capacity, and cost targets with minimal intervention or rework.
Troubleshoot and perform failure analysis for CNC mills and related automation, probing, laser tool-setting, and multi-axis systems.
Develop and implement cutting-tool, holder, and fixture strategies, including advanced tool and fixture design, in collaboration with designers, suppliers, and equipment builders.
Drive equipment requirements, machine selection, vendor acceptance, installation, alignment, and qualification; interface independently with vendors and contribute technical recommendations to site and customer manufacturing discussions.
Establish and share CAD/CAM and machining best practices and deliver cost and productivity improvements.
Formally mentor lower-level technicians, programmers, and operators.
Partner across Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance; prioritize assignments, communicate technical decisions, and complete projects on time and with high quality.
Model appropriate attitude, machine asset care, troubleshooting, process adherence, and decision-making for Machine Operators.
Operate proactively and safely; adjust schedule occasionally to support second-, third-, and weekend operations, and work overtime as needed.