CAM engineer

Role description

Frencken is a high‑precision manufacturing partner for semiconductor equipment, medical technology, and analytical systems. We combine modern production technologies with craftsmanship in a collegial, informal culture.

Your role as CAM Engineer

As a CAM Engineer in the Work Preparation department you translate customer drawings and specifications into the working method, sequence, and processing conditions that bring each part to life. You define the routing across departments and machines, make decisions on clamping, tool lists, fixtures, and CNC programs, and manage the production orders from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production orders and guide them through the production process.
• Write CNC programs in TopSolid7.
• Define routing, clamping strategies, tool lists, and fixtures per operation.
• Coordinate with the Quality department throughout production.
• Coordinate and optimise operations to improve quality, throughput, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 7 years’ experience in CNC milling, including 5+ years as a CAM programmer.
• Experience with CAM systems and macro programming on machining centres and rotary‑milling combinations.
• Solid knowledge of materials, machining technology, clamping technology, and CNC production.
• Proactive, flexible, and ambitious, able to work at sub‑micron tolerances.
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Siemens840D control.
• Dutch language skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 27 vacation days + 13 CAO (ADV) days.
• Bonus scheme.
• Informal, collegial culture where every individual matters.
• Challenging high‑tech projects with passionate colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop and grow.

Why Frencken?

We work on products that truly matter for customers with the highest standards, in an organisation that never stops improving. Join a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement every single day.

Frencken is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.