Electrode Designer

What You Will Do

Essential Job Functions (Core Responsibilities)

Design Electrodes (70%)

• Design and develop electrodes for sinker EDM applications using 3D CAD software.
• Analyze customer part models and engineering drawings to determine EDM requirements.
• Identify areas requiring Sinker EDM machining, including ribs, slots, pockets, sharp corners, deep cavities, and complex geometries.
• Determine appropriate electrode materials, including graphite and copper.
• Calculate electrode sizing, spark gaps, and overburn allowances based on material, depth, and required surface finish.
• Complete all the proper job documentation required for the Manufacturing Process: Operator up Sheets, Electrode List, Documentation.

Collaboration with Manufacturing Groups, Team Development and Strategy (20%)

Work with all manufacturing departments to learn about all Isometric's methods of manufacturing.

Efficiency & Documentation (Secondary 5%)

Complete work in a timely manner to meet project and customer timelines.

Additional Responsibilities (Secondary 5%)

Compliance

• Follow all company quality standards, safety policies, and required procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality with all proprietary information.

Other Duties

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Production Supervisor / Manufacturing Coordinator.

What You Bring

Core Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design, Tool & Die, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of sinker EDM processes and applications.
• Ability to read and understand blueprint reading.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as Mastercam, SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in electrode design or tool and die manufacturing preferred.
• CAD related certification preferred.

Professional Traits We Value

• Extremely high attention to detail.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on technical knowledge and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to support collaboration with coworkers, management, and external partners.