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COMPANY:
Cimquest, Inc. a dynamic 31 year leader providing and implementing CAD/CAM Software, 3D Printers, Inspection Software, Scanners and related services. Our products include best-in-class software and hardware solutions such as: Mastercam (CNC Programming Software) and HP / Desktop Metal 3D Printers/3D Production Systems. Our clients vary from small design/mfg firms to large Fortune 500 companies. With over 55 employees, Cimquest offers a great professional work atmosphere with the flexibility of a small corporate structure. Please let us know if you are interested in joining our elite staff.
OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:
Russell Jennison BASc Mechanical Engineering is the manager of the Post processor group for Mastercam. Russell and the group are predominantly located in Kitchener Ontario. Mastercam is a world-leading CAM software and a post processor turns generic motion code output from the specific Mastercam language into usable CNC Gcode. This provides edit-free files to run CNC machinery. The primary programming method is MP scripting language with a small amount of secondary MP.NET language (similar to other
.NET programming).
The position does not require frequent travel to head office in the USA. Typically only bi-yearly organizational meetings are mandatory. You will be considered an employee of the Canadian office. During the training period a temporary joint office will be set up with Russell and Allan to facilitate proper training. This phase would last approximately 6 months. After this the expectation would be a home office situation with most communication/work being handled remotely.
Full self sufficiency in this role requires extensive training but will eventually include:
– Understanding of customers machines and their NC code requirements.
– Understanding of CNC machine kinematics.
– Apply needed machine logic including kinematics via programming in MP script using Boolean logic and algebraic functions.
– Apply needed machine logic including kinematics via programming in MP.NET language (similar to other .NET programming).
– Actively communicate with customers to resolve functionality issues and collect required information.
– Management of multiple projects and customer expectations.
– quoting of customer projects- evolve with changing programming methods, machinery, and new Mastercam platforms.
– Build relationships with CNC machine manufacturers and their advancing technology.
– Small technical sales component. Most sales generated by dedicated sales team.
Required Skills:
– Interest in problem solving.
– Development of meticulous programming practices.
– An open attitude to experimentation/adversity during technical challenges.
– Open to interaction with end users at various skill levels.
– Ability to separate project tasks into user error vs preferential requests vs necessary improvements
– Engineering or technologist degree, preferably with an emphasis on mechanical/mechatronics
– Visualization skills that can be developed to include the movement of complex machinery.
– Diplomacy with difficult clients.
– Interest in growing knowledge in manufacturing technologies
– ability to, or desire to work alone in a quiet environment for a significant portion of working hours.
– Interest in managing own work load and becoming self sufficient in the role.
– Longer term career focused perspective
– Experience with CAM or CNC machines an asset.
– Experience with Mastercam an asset.
Office Location:
A temporary co-working office space will be used in Kitchener or Waterloo for the training period of this role. Location TBD. This is intended for the training period only. The end goal is self sufficiency in the role and working primarily from a home office with possible weekly meet-ups longer term in a shared environment. It would be advantageous to live in the Kitchener-Waterloo or Cambridge to minimize travel. All needed equipment for the role will be provided by Cimquest.
Compensation and Benefits:
As Cimquest is a US company, you will be paid in USD via ADP, a Canadian payroll company. As such, your salary is partially dependent on the exchange rate. Exact salary TBD as your needs and skill set are established.
For extended benefits, a cash equivalent is provided by Cimquest to offset the cost of an extended health plan. This will be added to the salary and can be used as you see fit.
Career Development and Training:
– Initial training starts with basic Mastercam and CNC knowledge
– Progress to basic training on post processors and their role and components
– After the first few weeks you will be encouraged to manage some basic projects from initial request to completion including communication with the customer. The complexity of projects will be determined by your manager in advance and matched to your skill set.
– Over time your knowledge in all aspects of the role will grow organically.
Other Job Details:
– bi-yearly travel to NJ USA for company meetings. A passport is required.
– hours become more flexible as you become autonomous in the role.
– this is a salary position with possible future incentive based on department growth.
– benefits are provided as a cash equivalent after a preliminary training phase.
If you are looking for a growth position within a rapidly growing hi-tech company who values their employees, then please apply with your salary requirements.
Thank you for your consideration!
For more information on Cimquest visit our web-site at www.cimquest-inc.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flextime
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all guidelines and recommendations for covid safety. Covid and the health and downtime risks it creates are important to us.
Application question(s):
- Please let us know your north american citizenship status. Please let us know any impediments you would have to getting a north american passport.
