Cam Programmer

Azad Engineering; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Azad Engineering in Hyderabad, India, seeks a skilled CAM programmer to develop and optimize CNC milling programs using PowerMill and HyperMILL for complex turbine blade components.

You will create 3D geometries, toolpaths, and machining strategies from engineering drawings and CAD models, ensuring high accuracy and productivity. Collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with PowerMill and hyperMILL CAM software.
• Proficiency in 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling and complex machining strategies.
• Solid understanding of geometry creation, toolpath generation, optimization and post-processing.
• Working knowledge of CAD/CAM environments (NX/UG).
• Familiarity with cutting tools, fixtures, machining parameters and tooling selection.
• Knowledge of CNC machining processes and precision manufacturing.
• Awareness of turbine blade manufacturing requirements and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; capable of troubleshooting machining issues.
• Ability to collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC machining programs using PowerMill and hyperMILL CAM software for complex milling applications.
• Create and modify 3D geometries, toolpaths, and machining strategies based on engineering drawings, models, and requirements.
• Generate and perform toolpath post-processing for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, tooling strategies, and machining parameters to meet quality and productivity targets.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and technical specifications to develop effective machining processes.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to plan, develop, and implement efficient CNC machining processes.
• Optimize machining programs to improve cycle time, tool life, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy.
• Conduct toolpath verification and simulation to prevent collisions and errors before production.
• Support production teams in resolving CNC programming, tooling, fixture, and machining issues.
• Develop and maintain standardized CAM programming practices, machining methodologies, and process documentation.
• Ensure CNC programs comply with industry standards, quality requirements and best practices.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes, tools, and turbine blade materials.

Skills

PowerMill

HyperMILL

Multi-axis Milling

Geometry creation

Toolpath generation

Toolpath optimization

Post-processing

NX

Unigraphics

Tooling selection

Turbine blade manufacturing

Engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

Tools

NX

Unigraphics (NX-UG)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize CNC machining programs using PowerMill and hyperMILL CAM software for complex milling applications.
• Create and modify 3D geometries, toolpaths, and machining strategies based on engineering drawings, models, and manufacturing requirements.
• Generate and perform toolpath post-processing for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling machines.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, fixtures, tooling strategies, and machining parameters to achieve required quality, accuracy, and productivity.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and technical specifications to develop effective machining processes.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to plan, develop, and implement efficient CNC machining processes.
• Optimize machining programs to improve cycle time, tool life, surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and overall machining efficiency.
• Conduct toolpath verification and simulation to identify and eliminate potential collisions, over-travel, gouging, and machining issues before production.
• Support production teams in resolving CNC programming, tooling, fixture, and machining-related issues.
• Develop and maintain standardized CAM programming practices, machining methodologies, and process documentation.
• Ensure CNC programs and machining processes comply with applicable industry standards, quality requirements, and best practices.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes, cutting tools, and materials used in turbine blade and precision component manufacturing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience with PowerMill and hyperMILL CAM software.
• Good knowledge of 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling and complex machining strategies.
• Strong understanding of geometry creation, toolpath generation, toolpath optimization, and post-processing.
• Working knowledge of NX / Unigraphics (NX-UG) and CAD/CAM environments.
• Good understanding of cutting tools, fixtures, machining parameters, and tooling selection.
• Knowledge of CNC machining processes and precision manufacturing.
• Familiarity with materials and manufacturing processes used in turbine blade production.
• Knowledge of turbine blade manufacturing requirements, industry standards, and machining best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and technical specifications.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot machining and programming issues.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.