Senior CNC Programmer & Applications Engineer

Avalign Technologies; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Life and AD&D insurance

STD and LTD insurance

Background checks

Job summary

Avalign Technologies is seeking an Applications Engineer/ CNC Programmer to create, modify, and verify programs and setup sheets for CNC Mills. You will transform engineering designs into precise components through efficient programming, fixture design, and process optimization.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in CAD/CAM/CNC, experience with Esprit/MasterCAM and SolidWorks, and strong inspection capabilities. This role supports our fast-growing manufacturing team in Indiana.

Qualifications

• AS Degree in Manufacturing Technology preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with CAD/CAM software (Esprit/MasterCAM & Solidworks preferred) and CNC in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical inspection and CMM inspection.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, CAD, CAM).

Responsibilities

• Accurately document tasks on records (work orders, inspection sheets, etc.).
• Interpret specifications and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Generate toolpaths, solid models, and drawings in CAD/CAM software.
• Set up, prove out, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs.
• Develop and improve advanced CNC machining and inspection processes.
• Mentor programmers, manufacturing engineers, and machinists on advanced machining strategies.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Esprit

Mastercam

SolidWorks

CMM inspection

ASME Y14.5

Education

AS Degree in Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Esprit

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Avalign Technologies is seeking an Applications Engineer/ CNC Programmer to create, modify, and verify programs and setup sheets for CNC Mills. You will transform engineering designs into precise components through efficient programming, fixture design, and process optimization.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in CAD/CAM/CNC, experience with Esprit/MasterCAM and SolidWorks, and strong inspection capabilities. This role supports our fast-growing manufacturing team in Indiana.