IT and software development

Post Process Developer

About Us

Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions (SMF) is on an exciting growth journey, building the new digital era of manufacturing. Our digital manufacturing solutions automate and connect the component manufacturing value chain – from design and planning to preparation, production and verification. Our objective is to make the shift towards efficient and sustainable manufacturing. As the market leader in CAM and metrology software, with a global footprint and over 400,000 software licenses, we have a unique foundation to build on. Read more about us here.

Product Portfolio

Cimatron offers toolmakers an integrated CAD/CAM solution for the design and manufacturing of plastic injection molds and sheet metal stamping dies, as well as for programming 2D to 5-Axis CNC milling machines. It was specifically developed for toolmaking and provides intelligent automation that complements the toolmaker's skills to deliver the highest quality tools while reducing production time and costs.

Job Description

Responsible for the software development of post processors within the organization’s software language and core code set. This position will pro-actively build and develop post concepts, working to test and ensure accuracy and viability of created posts, ensuring the final post processor meets specific end-user/customer requirements and will work flawlessly in their machine environment(s). Work also includes providing best-in-class programming and integration of our solution for the customer, ensuring that proper testing, functionality, and design requirements are met. This position provides expert technical advice to team members, customers, partners, and end users.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a detail oriented, motivated, and communicative individual who will be using the Cimatron software and our in-house tools to create and modify post processors, working with our customers and end users, to generate accurate g-code that will run on a variety of machines and CNC controls.

Applicants should consider themselves a self-motivated CAD/CAM Post

Processor Developer, who is obsessed with delivering value, is forward-thinking, and excited to see the successful implementation of the post processors they deliver. They will take the initiative to understand machine tool kinematics for CNC mills, routers, and Millturn; combining this knowledge with CNC control syntax to implement software solutions for our clients.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Work closely with customers and machine builders to develop post processors for Cimatron to program computer-controlled machine tools
Read and understand NC programming manuals, and translate that knowledge into working post processors
Research and evaluate solutions to advanced manufacturing capabilities for our end users
Share your knowledge with others, by participating in team building or writing online documentation
Create sample Cimatron parts for our users or for testing purposes, that will increase the accuracy of your work and other post developers on the team
Provide customer support, and report bugs and improvement requests to the software department.
Develop positive working relationship with all the stakeholders (customers and colleagues).
Provide on-site support for our global partners, on an as needed basis.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in CNC Manufacturing
CAM programming: Experience with 2 to 5x milling machines. (Millturn and lathe is a plus)
Excellent analytical, problem solving and solutioning skills - particularly complex technical and math problems
Experience with our software solutions preferred (Cimatron)
Experience with various computer programming languages.
Proficiency with MS Office
Ability to listen and to understand our customers needs and issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective at building and fostering relationships with customers

Nice to Haves:

3D Modeling preferred
Experience with manufacturing-oriented CAD/CAM, especially Cimatron

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