CAM Engineer

The role

The CAM Engineer will define metal processes, program CNC equipment, and select tooling to fabricate functional prototypes. This role involves validating designs, developing fabrication protocols, and optimizing process flows using advanced manufacturing tools.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Engineering to validate design products for feasibility and compliance
• Support development and updating of designs for metal fabrication and CNC practices
• Translate SolidWorks drawings to CNC programs for CNC Lathe, CNC Mill, CNC Router, CNC Laser and press brake
• Develop fabrication protocols for prototypes including assembly and validation details
• Develop and maintain SOPs for all equipment in the Fabrication Lab
• Design and optimize process flow and cycle times
• Define lead times and fabrication milestones
• Coordinate feedback loops between design, fabrication, and testing teams
• Analyze fabrication data to identify bottlenecks
• Maintain detailed documentation of validation and fabrication processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• +5 years of experience in CAD/CAM, CNC programming and manufacturing engineering
• Experience with CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
• Strong understanding of CNC principles and G-code
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and safety protocols
• Experience with metal fabrication (laser, press brake, bus bar) and assembly

Nice to have

• Experience with switchgear design and/or manufacturing

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

About the company

IEM builds electrical distribution systems and delivers solutions for complex power needs. The company has been operating for 75 years.