Metrology Programmer

Key Accountabilities

• Develop CMM programs
• Maximizes efficiency of CMM programs
• Validates CMM programs
• Works directly with toolmakers for gage and fixture builds

Responsibilities

• Understand broad spectrum of tolerance regimes and metrology needs
• Mentor technicians supporting meas. applications
• Understand basic concepts and apply principles at fundamental level (e.g., GD&T Professional - Technologist Level)
• Apply purchased software and implement standard methods to support GD&T analysis
• Develop/apply general knowledge of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., CMMs/Vision Systems - contact, non-contact)
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) - Understand basic concepts and apply principles at fundamental level
• Develop CMM programs and apply general knowledge of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., contact, non-contact)
• Perform basic measurement systems analysis and support uncertainty budget analysis using standardized analysis tools (ASME B89.7 Series of Standards)
• Absorb and assist in measurement-related projects in support of NPI and manufacturing and measurement
• Meet with customers and suppliers to support projects, attend conferences (e.g., ASME, ACMC, SME, ASPE), as required
• Develop general knowledge level of existing national and international standards and their impact internally and with customers/suppliers
• Absorb and assist in the design, development and implementation of CMM holding fixtures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or 7+ years in the manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of programming experience with InSpec and/or Calypso
• 3+ years of programming of vision systems (e.g., OGP, Micro-Vu, Zeiss, etc.)
• CAD experience with Solid Works, Pro E is desired
• Working knowledge of GD&T with the Applied Dimensional Metrology experience
• General knowledge level of tolerance regimes and micro-scale metrology, general knowledge of products, tooling, & process
• Able to interpret, test and establish measurement methods of 1,2 and 3 dimensional applications using contact and non-contact computer controlled CMM’s that consider error sources in a sub-micrometer regime
• Proven ability to apply principles (e.g., GD&T Professional - Technologist Level, course work, training seminar, experience)
• Proven ability to write programs (e.g., C++, VB courses and/or experience, metrology software experience), proven ability to apply tools to support GD&T analysis
• Proven experience with/and ability to learn through technical literature and application of metrology equipment/sensors (e.g., CMM/Vision System - contact, non-contact)
• Proven ability to perform basic measurement systems analyses and testing (e.g., experience or course work, seminars, tutorials on GR&R, GUM, and with stats software, etc.)
• Proven ability supporting projects within scope of responsibilities (e.g., project experience)
• Proven ability to apply national /international standards in support of projects and corporate directives (e.g., experience using standards testing in selection and acceptance testing of meas. system)
• Medical device industry is preferred
• Injection Molding industry experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software