Employment Type : Full-Time
Description Communications & Power Industries, (CPI), headquartered in Palo Alto, California, is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems focused primarily on communications and defense markets. With a heritage of technological excellence that spans decades, CPI develops, manufactures, and globally distributes innovative and reliable technology solutions used in the generation, amplification, transmission, and reception of microwave signals for commercial and military applications. CPI serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets. CPI has manufacturing divisions in the United States and Canada, and sales, service, and engineering offices around the world.
Representative Duties and Tasks:
Develops and writes programs for numerically controlled machines using engineering specifications and drawings
Analyzes engineering drawings to define configuration of parts and determine type and sequence of machine operations
Experience with Mastercam X6 and 2020:4th /5th axis programming
Experience with CAD drawings and Solidworks
Know how to set up CNC machines (3-5 axis) and operate
Knowledge of tooling design and fixtures
Develops programs for machining parts, tools or sheet metal on numerically controlled machine tools
Makes proper cutter selections for each part taking into consideration such as factors as speeds, types of cutters, feeds, and control system limitations.
Selects program routines for the most efficient computer calculation of dimensional and machining requirements for each part
Tests and modifies existing parts programs for engineering changes or program improvements
Develop solutions to technical problems of limited scope, and completion of routine technical tasks
Delegate work to less experienced employees
Interfaces with employees and managers within the department, Manufacturing and Engineering
Works under general supervision Requirements Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read and follow instructions including blue prints
Solid computer skills
Solid interpersonal skills to cooperate and work effectively with others
Solid communication skills both verbal and written
Solid organizational skills
Ability to multi task
Ability to provide direction and delegate work
Able to use mechanical hand and simple power tools
Requirements
Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or the equivalent experience preferred.
CPI values the contributions of a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.