Senior Mechanical Engineer

Eccoci AB; Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccoci AB in Linköping, Sweden, seeks a Senior CNC Programming Engineer to lead 5-axis programming for complex components on-site. You will translate designs into efficient manufacturing processes, optimize toolpaths, and drive cycle-time reductions.

Responsibilities include software verification, on-floor troubleshooting, and mentoring junior programmers and operators to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of CNC programming experience.
• Expert CATIA CAM for manufacturing and toolpath generation.
• Strong GD&T and metallurgy knowledge.
• Experience with high-end 5-axis machines (DMG MORI, Mazak, Hermle) and controllers.

Responsibilities

• 5-Axis Programming: develop, optimize, and maintain multi-axis CNC programs using CATIA CAM modules for complex components.
• Process Setup & Optimization: define manufacturing methodologies, select tools, fixtures, speeds, and feeds.
• Simulation & Verification: use VERICUT or similar to verify toolpaths and avoid collisions.
• On-Floor Troubleshooting: collaborate with machinists to prove out programs and resolve deviations.
• Continuous Improvement: drive cycle-time reductions, reduce scrap, extend tool life, improve efficiency.
• Mentorship: guide junior programmers and operators on the shop floor.

Skills

5-axis machining

CATIA CAM

GD&T

Macro-programming

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering degree

Tools

CATIA CAM modules

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Programming Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this on-site role, you will lead the programming, setup optimization, and execution of complex components utilizing CATIA for 5-axis CNC mills and multi-axis machining centers. You will be responsible for translating intricate engineering designs into flawless manufacturing processes, driving cycle-time reductions, and ensuring the highest standards of precision and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• 5-Axis Programming: Develop, optimize, and maintain advanced multi-axis CNC programs using CATIA V5/V6 (CAM modules) for complex, close-tolerance components.
• Process Setup & Optimization: Define manufacturing methodologies, selecting optimal cutting tools, fixtures, work-holding methods, speeds, and feeds.
• Simulation & Verification: Utilize simulation software (such as VERICUT) to perform virtual dry runs, ensuring zero machine collisions and optimal tool paths.
• On-Floor Troubleshooting: Partner closely with machinists and operators on the shop floor to prove out new programs, troubleshoot complex setups, and resolve machining deviations.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to minimize cycle times, reduce scrap rates, extend tool life, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Mentorship: Act as a technical authority on the shop floor, mentoring junior programmers and machining operators.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of dedicated experience in CNC programming, with a heavy emphasis on simultaneous 5-axis machining.
• Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in CATIA CAM modules for manufacturing and toolpath generation.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), advanced metallurgy, cutting tool technologies, and macro-programming.
• Machining Fluency: Proven experience with high-end 5-axis machines (e.g., DMG MORI, Mazak, Hermle) and their respective controllers (Heidenhain, Fanuc, Siemens).
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex mechanical and software issues directly on the production floor.
• Education: Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalant advanced technical certification/apprenticeship with extensive field experience.