Lab Engineer II, Industrial Robotics Group

Key job responsibilities

• Program, set up, operate, and maintain 5-axis CNC mills and 5-axis mill-turn machining centers to produce precision components for prototyping and production
• Develop and optimize CNC programs using CAM software, ensuring efficient toolpaths, proper feeds and speeds, and high-quality surface finishes
• Troubleshoot machining issues and perform routine maintenance and calibration on CNC equipment
• Design and fabricate custom fixtures, jigs, and workholding devices to support production and assembly processes
• Collaborate with engineering teams to assess part designs for manufacturability and recommend design improvements
• Support machining operations and prepare materials for prototyping and production runs
• Sources and procures cutting tools, raw metals, and consumables; manages tooling inventory and maintains stock levels of hardware and fabrication supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment in compliance with machining safety standards
• Generate process documentation, work instructions, CNC programs, and equipment maintenance logs

Basic Qualifications

• Experience writing and publishing technical documents or equivalent
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• Associate's degree or higher in Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on CNC programming experience, including operating and setting up CNC mills and lathes (2-axis through 5-axis)
• Proficiency in CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, NX CAM, EdgeCam, or equivalent) for toolpath generation and CNC programming
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent CAD software for reading and interpreting 3D models and engineering drawings
• Solid understanding of machining principles, GD&T, and shop safety practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Experience programming and operating DMG machines with Siemens controls
• Familiarity with multi-axis (4- or 5-axis) machining strategies and fixturing
• Background in mechanical fabrication or prototyping environments
• Experience with inventory management systems and procurement processes
• Knowledge of materials science as it relates to metal fabrication, including aluminum, steel, and titanium
• Experience supporting engineering teams in a fast-paced product development or R&D environment
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies as a complement to subtractive processes