CNC Lathe Application Engineer

About Us: Cubic Machinery, a machine tool builder and robotics integrator, has been in business for over 30 years. We proudly serve top-tier aerospace and precision manufacturing companies in the US, Canada & Mexico. Our engineering-driven approach integrates reliable technologies into time and money-saving machines. Located in Chino, California, we are expanding our team to meet customer demand.

This is not an operator role: we need someone who can independently set up, prove out, and program CNC lathes (Swiss-type / twin-spindle, FANUC multi-axis) for customer applications.
Position: CNC Lathe Application Engineer

• Location: Chino, CA Conveniently located with access to 60, 71, 57 freeways.
• Experience Required:
  • 3+ years of setup and programming experience with Swiss-type lathes such as Tsugami, Citizen, Star, Tornos or twin spindle lathes.
  • Proficiency using FANUC multi-axis controls
  
• Responsibilities:
  • Understand customers' machining needs and produce proof of concepts and sample parts quickly using our machine tools.
  • Analyze part blueprints, recommend machining strategies, select machine & tooling and workholding.
  • Design fixtures, part grippers, program tool paths, and setup jobs
  • Create part programs directly on control or using offline software, create setup sheets
  • Run first article inspection, optimize program to meet cycle time, tool life, and quality requirements
  • Troubleshoot basic machine problems, ensure quick turnaround, keep workplace organized
  • Help sales team prepare presentations of recommended machine tool
• Note: We are not a production shop; we create sample parts and test cuts for end-users to evaluate our machines.
• Compensation: $60,000–$100,000 per year, depending on setup and programming experience.