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Senior/Staff CNC Programmer

Foster City, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-02-23 → 2026-09-26

Core

Program 5-axis CNC machines to manufacture parts from one-off prototypes to short-run production for Zoox's Vehicle, Compute, Sensor, and testing fleets.

Role type

Senior/Staff CNC Programmer (5-axis)

Builds

Hardware systems for autonomous vehicle fleets

Domain

Manufacturing / Automotive

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

5-axis CNC programming, CAM systems with 3D simulation and collision detection, Heidenhain controls, Siemens controls, CAD, GD&T interpretation, fixture design, machine setup/teardown, material ordering, digital tooling database management, DFM feedback

Preferred skills

HyperMILL CAM software, JIRA, Solidworks, CATIA, 3DX, ENOVIA, CNC turning machines, Esprit CAM software

Technologies

HyperMILL, Heidenhain, Siemens, JIRA, Solidworks, CATIA, 3DX, ENOVIA, Esprit

Responsibilities

Program 5-axis CNC machines, Design and machining of fixtures, Setup and teardown of CNC machines, Interface with people across the company to acquire data, Assist in ordering materials and tools, Develop and maintain digital tooling and work holding databases, Work with engineering teams to provide DFM feedback

Seniority

Senior/Staff, hands-on IC

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