Senior CNC Programmer: 5-Axis Optics & NX CAM Expert

SENKO Advanced Components, Inc.; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Educational Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

PTO

Sick time

Job summary

SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer specializing in high-precision 5-axis milling and micro-grinding for optical surfaces.

Proficiency in Siemens NX CAD/CAM and 3-axis/5-axis programming is required, with on-machine probing using Renishaw equipment. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in CNC programming, strong GD&T skills, and a background in optics or aerospace components.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of CNC programming experience, focusing on high-precision applications.
• Expert-level proficiency in Siemens NX CAD and NX CAM.
• Experience with 5-axis CNC milling machines, preferably micro-machining or optics.
• Strong knowledge of Renishaw probing systems and tool setting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CNC programs for 3-axis and 5-axis milling and grinding operations.
• Program tool paths for micro-machining of complex optical geometries using NX CAM.
• Design and validate fixturing and setups in NX CAD for precision machining.
• Implement and manage on-machine probing routines for part alignment and verification.
• Utilize Renishaw tool setters for accurate tool measurement and wear compensation.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure process reliability and repeatability.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and continuously improve cycle times and surface quality.
• Maintain documentation of programs, setups, and process parameters.

Skills

Siemens NX CAD

NX CAM

5-axis milling

Renishaw probing

GD&T reading

CNC programming

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

NX CAD/CAM

Renishaw probing systems

Renishaw tool setters

Job description

SENKO Advanced Components, Inc. is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer specializing in high-precision 5-axis milling and micro-grinding for optical surfaces.

Proficiency in Siemens NX CAD/CAM and 3-axis/5-axis programming is required, with on-machine probing using Renishaw equipment. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in CNC programming, strong GD&T skills, and a background in optics or aerospace components.