CNC Programmer

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion‑dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets, and the outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. We recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements, striving to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings so that our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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Experienced CNC Machinist and Programmer with a strong background in process engineering support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to optimize machining operations, improve yield, and support tool functionality. Skilled in programming CNC machines, conducting root‑cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions in high‑tech manufacturing environments.

The CNC Programmer will support all activities related to one of our highly technical value streams. The successful candidate works with process engineers to monitor and control production processes, performs engineering experiments, investigates root causes, and completes actions to improve yield. The role also provides programming support for a CNC cell, supports maintenance team members to verify tool functionality after repairs, attends Material Review Board meetings, and collects and reports non‑conformance trends for critical manufacturing processes.

• Provide technical support and expertise to CNC machining operations.
• Run and troubleshoot the CNC machines with corrective actions, presenting data to various levels of the business.
• Create CNC programs for new products, review existing programs for improvement opportunities, and implement changes.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and process engineering teams to optimize machining processes, troubleshoot issues, and set up/qualify new machines.
• Work effectively with cross‑functional teams to achieve production goals.
• Provide support to internal and external customers, creating programs on time and troubleshooting them.
• Support creation of work‑in‑process drawings, new documentation such as work instructions and preventive maintenance, and validate tool acceptance for running production parts.
• Follow all company safety policies and report unsafe conditions to management.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Perform special projects or assignments and other duties as assigned by department management.

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the mission and core values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do; provide the safest possible workplace by modeling and following all company safety policies and wearing required PPE.
• Communicate boldly and effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S; demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities, maintaining organization, cleanliness, housekeeping, and 5S within work areas.

• A.S. in an engineering or quality field of study or a high school diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand Geometric…