CNC Engineering Technician

Hyliion; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans with PPO or HDHP options

Dental Plans

401k/Roth 401k

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k/Roth 401k

FSA

HSA

Job summary

A leading innovative energy solutions company in Austin, Texas, is seeking a CNC Engineer Technician skilled in prototyping and tooling design. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of CNC machining experience, proficiency in CAD/CAM software, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams. This onsite role involves programming CNC mills and lathes, designing custom tooling, and ensuring quality through meticulous inspections. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge developments in clean energy technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC machining experience preferred.
• Experience designing custom tools and fixtures.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software for creating toolpaths.
• Experience designing and machining custom tools and fixtures.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM toolpath creation.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate CNC mills and lathes for precision components.
• Design and manufacture custom tooling and fixtures.
• Perform in-process inspections and maintain documentation.
• Create and edit CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Perform in-process inspection and document machining parameters.
• Contribute to manufacturability improvements and process standardization.

Skills

CNC machining

Prototyping

Collaboration with engineers

Tooling design

CAD/CAM software

Metrology tools

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or related field

Tools

Fusion 360

Mastercam

NX

HAAS or FANUC certifications

Job description

CNC Engineer Technician (Prototyping & Tooling Design)

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuelsources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

This is an ideal role for a machinist who enjoys building unique parts, improving designs, and collaborating directly with engineers and manufacturing teams. This is an onsite position.

Duties and Responsibilities

CNC Machining & Prototyping

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, lathes, wire EDM to produce precision prototype components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, and design intent to create one‑off or low‑volume parts.
• Select appropriate tools, speeds, feeds, and machining strategies to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Perform quick‑turn machining on evolving designs requiring adaptability and engineering collaboration.

Tooling & Fixturing Design

• Design and manufacture custom tooling, fixtures, jigs, and work‑holding solutions to support both prototype and limited production needs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers to develop and refine tooling concepts.
• Implement improvements to tooling ergonomics, repeatability, accuracy, and safety.

CAD/CAM & Programming

• Create and edit CNC programs using CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360, Mastercam, NX, or similar).
• Import and manipulate 3D CAD files to generate toolpaths.
• Verify toolpaths using simulation to prevent collisions and ensure manufacturability.

Quality & Documentation

• Perform in‑process inspection and final part verification using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM, or other precision tools.
• Maintain documentation for prototype runs, tooling revisions, and machining parameters.
• Support DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback for engineering teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑focused work environment.
• Monitor machine condition and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Recommend process improvements, equipment upgrades, and tooling enhancements.
• Contribute to standardizing prototyping workflows and machining best practices.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Machine Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, or a related technical field required.
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience (mills, lathes, or 5‑axis preferred) after completing your degree.
• Strong background in prototype machining and quick‑turn environments.
• Experience designing and machining custom tools, fixtures, and workholding.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software for toolpath creation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of machining materials (aluminum, steels, plastics, etc.).

Skills and Abilities Preferred

• HAAS or FANUC CNC certifications would be good as well but preferred.
• Experience supporting R&D or new product development teams.
• Familiarity with CNC machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with metrology tools and/or CMM inspection.
• Welding, fabrication, or manual machine experience.
• Ability to collaborate directly with mechanical engineers on manufacturability improvements.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.

Benefits

• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Dental Plans, with buy‑up option
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy‑up options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to Hyliion’s human resources department at [e-mail].