CAM Engineer

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM); Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IEM in Tualatin, OR is seeking a seasoned CAM Engineer with heavy experience on CNC fabrication to define metal processes, program CNC equipment, and select tooling for functional prototypes. You will translate SolidWorks drawings to CAM programs, develop fabrication protocols, and maintain SOPs across all Fabrication Lab equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency.

This role partners with design, fabrication, and testing teams to optimize lead times, drive continuous improvement, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• 5+ years in CAD/CAM, CNC programming and manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with metal fabrication (laser, press brake) and assembly.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Validate designs for manufacturability and compliance.
• Translate SolidWorks drawings to CNC programs.
• Develop fabrication protocols for prototypes and SOPs.
• Analyze fabrication data to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

CNC programming

Manufacturing engineering

G-code understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CAM software

Job description

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

Location:

Tualatin, OR

Reports To:

Fabrication Lab Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented CAM Engineer with heavy experience on CNC Fabrication to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining the metal process, programming CNC equipment and selecting tooling to fabricate functional prototypes using advanced manufacturing protocols and tools. This role is crucial to ensure that our team has the guidance and support needed to develop products that meet quality and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Validation

• Collaborate with the Engineering team to review and validate design products, ensuring feasibility and compliance with technical requirements
• Support the development and updating designs to ensure consistent metal fabrication and CNC practices
• Suggest and validate sub-assemblies
• Apply DFX (Design for Excellence) IEM principles
• Translate our SolidWorks drawings to CNC programs using CAM software for all the equipment in Fab Lab (CNC Lathe, CNC Mill, CNC Router, CNC Laser and press brake)
• Record and analyze test data, identify trends and anomalies.

Product Validation Builds

• Develop the protocol of fabrication for prototypes, these documents will describe details about the fabrication processes, assembly and validation.
• Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) all equipment in the Fabrication Lab
• Design and optimize process flow and cycle times
• Define lead times and fabrication milestones of each job
• Coordinate feedback loops between design, fabrication, and testing teams
• Analyze fabrication data to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements for current and next builds

Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Ensure that First-of-Kind covers all quality requirements by maintaining detailed documentation of validation and fabrication processes, including test reports and analysis of results.
• Create final reports of the prototypes fabricated.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of prototype builds

Continuous Improvement Participation

• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and other improvement methodologies.
• Coordinate technical training for technicians

KPI’S

• Responsible for on time promise (%)
• Manage consumables and safety standards
• Right-first time (%)
• KPI dashboards updated

Research new technologies

• Research for new technologies to improve processes
• Develop and evaluation plan of new technologies

Competencies

• 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.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Experience with metal fabrication (laser, press brake, bus bar) and assembly.
• Experience with switchgear design and/or manufacturing would be beneficial.

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.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

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