CAM/CNC Engineering Intern — Shape Real-World Machining

KinetiCAD Solutions; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KinetiCAD Solutions in Berkeley, CA develops software that reads CAD models and plans the machining steps to generate CNC programs. You will review the engine's plans, choose setups and speeds, and ensure alignment with a skilled machinist's approach.

You will program reference parts in CAM, build libraries, and work on post-processors for multiple controls while helping shops get started by collecting machine data and verifying first programs with them.

Qualifications

• Programmed CNC parts in CAM software (Mastercam, Fusion, NX, hyperMILL, Esprit or SolidCAM).
• Able to read technical drawings and GD&T.
• Studying mechanical or manufacturing engineering or recent grad, or machining training.
• Able to communicate clearly with machinists and software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Review the engine's NC plans: setups, tool choice, operation order, feeds and speeds.
• Program reference parts in CAM for benchmarking.
• Build and maintain machine, tool and material libraries.
• Work on post-processors and control dialects (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain and others).
• Help shops get started: collect machine/tool data and prove out first programs.

Skills

CNC programming

GD&T

Communication

Education

Mechanical or manufacturing engineering degree

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

NX

hyperMILL

Esprit

SolidCAM

Job description

KinetiCAD Solutions in Berkeley, CA develops software that reads CAD models and plans the machining steps to generate CNC programs. You will review the engine's plans, choose setups and speeds, and ensure alignment with a skilled machinist's approach.

You will program reference parts in CAM, build libraries, and work on post-processors for multiple controls while helping shops get started by collecting machine data and verifying first programs with them.