Programming Engineer for CNC Grinding Machines

About the job

More than Tools

Mikron Tool is an international leader in the development and production of carbide cutting tools. We are a continuously growing Swiss company, passionate about innovation and technology. We specialise in the production of high-performance small and medium-sized tools for machining the most challenging materials such as stainless steels, heat-resistant alloys, and titanium. In one of the most modern technological centres for micromachining, holistic machining processes are also developed, including within customer projects.

To strengthen our programming team, we are looking for a candidate with a university education in mechanical engineering and a strong interest in CNC programming, grinding technologies, and cutting tool production. The candidate will initially be based at our headquarters in Agno, Switzerland, where they will undergo an 18-month training programme. Upon completion of the training, they will continue their career on a permanent contract at our site in Rottweil, Germany.

Your main tasks

• Develop and prepare CNC programmes for the production of standard and special tools.
• Define grinding strategies, machining parameters, and wheels required for tool production.
• Perform tool simulations to support programming and production.
• Manage specific technical projects and contribute to the optimisation of existing production processes.
• Check and, when necessary, propose modifications to technical drawings based on production feasibility, in collaboration with technical departments.
• Conduct feasibility analyses and provide technical advice to internal and external specialists.
• Support Production and Quality departments in resolving technical and production issues.
• Actively collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Application Specialists, and other technical departments in the development and optimisation of tools.
• Contribute to the implementation of new technologies and strategic software solutions for machining.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to the training of colleagues on CNC programmes, simulations, and new technologies.
• Provide technical support to Mikron Tool’s international sites when necessary.

Your profile

• Higher education or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Interest in cutting tool technology, CNC programming, and mechanical machining processes.
• Good technical knowledge in mechanics, materials, and production processes.
• Good command of English and Italian; German is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and aptitude for solving technical problems.
• Reliable, precise, persevering, and goal-oriented person.
• Ability to work independently and, at the same time, collaborate effectively within international technical teams.
• Good communication skills and willingness to share technical knowledge.
• Willingness to travel for technical support activities at the Group’s international sites.
• Availability, after the initial 18-month training period in Agno, to relocate permanently to Germany and work at our Rottweil site.

What we offer

• An initial 18-month training programme at Mikron Tool’s Agno site, followed by a permanent position at our Rottweil site in Germany.
• A technical development path in CNC programming, grinding, and cutting tool production.
• The opportunity to work with advanced production technologies and contribute to the development and optimisation of production processes.
• A varied technical role, with close contact with Engineering, Production, Quality, R&D, and application specialists.
• The chance to collaborate in an international environment across the various Mikron Tool sites.
• A dynamic, technological, and innovation-oriented environment.
• Concrete opportunities for professional development and growth of technical skills.
• Attractive remuneration and excellent social benefits within a solid Swiss group with a global presence.