CAM Programming Expert (Fusion 360)

We are building a high-quality evaluation dataset for CNC manufacturing and are seeking experienced CAM programmers with strong hands-on expertise in Fusion 360 CAM.

In this role, you will develop objective, text-based grading rubrics that assess whether CAM programs meet the standards required for safe and production-ready machining. Your expertise will help establish clear criteria for determining whether a CAM solution would be approved or rejected by an experienced machinist before being used in a real manufacturing environment.

You may also review existing CAM programs, evaluate their technical quality, and explain the reasoning behind pass/fail decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create 10-criterion grading rubrics for evaluating Fusion 360 CAM programs across various CAD models and machining scenarios.
• Assess CAM solutions based on relevant machining context, including stock material, machine capabilities, tooling, toolpaths, and setup requirements.
• Develop clear, objective, and verifiable criteria that can consistently distinguish production-ready CAM programs from unsuitable solutions.
• Provide detailed verification rationale explaining why each grading criterion matters and how it should be evaluated.
• Review sample CAM programs and determine whether they meet the defined production standards.
• Clearly document the technical reasoning behind pass/fail decisions.
• Identify potential safety, machining, tooling, or process issues that could prevent a CAM program from being successfully executed on a real CNC machine.
• Apply practical manufacturing judgment when evaluating toolpaths and machining strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional CAM programming experience in CNC manufacturing or a closely related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Fusion 360 CAM, including access to an active Fusion 360 license.
• Ability to program and evaluate 4-axis and/or 5-axis CNC toolpaths.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling, workholding, setups, feeds and speeds, and toolpath strategy.
• Proven production judgment and the ability to distinguish between CAM programs that are technically plausible and those that can be safely and reliably executed on a production machine.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Excellent written English communication skills, as all deliverables will be text-based.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a CAM instructor, CNC instructor, manufacturing trainer, or technical educator.
• Experience reviewing, approving, or troubleshooting CAM programs in a production environment.
• Familiarity with multiple CNC machine configurations and machining workflows.
• Experience developing technical documentation, machining standards, or quality-control criteria.

Engagement Details:

• Role: CAM Programming Expert (Fusion 360)
• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
• Engagement Type: Independent Contract
• Schedule: Flexible, based on project requirements

Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on project needs and performance.