Zeiss ScanBox Programmer

Location: Onsite – Aerospace Manufacturing / QC Clinic

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Zeiss Scan Box Programmer to support automated optical inspection within a fast-paced aerospace quality environment. This role is dedicated to the creation, optimization, and long-term management of automated inspection programs for Zeiss Scan Box Series 5/6 systems using structured-light ATOS technology
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The position operates within a Quality Control (QC) clinic and serves as a technical authority for Scan Box automation, scripting, and program lifecycle management. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in GOM Inspect Professional / Zeiss Inspect Professional
, hands-on Scan Box programming experience, and a strong understanding of GD&T as applied to aerospace inspection.

• Develop, program, and optimize automated inspection routines for Zeiss Scan Box Series 5/6 systems
• Create, maintain, and expand a structured library of Scan Box measurement programs
• Perform offline and online programming
  , including robot path planning and sensor configuration
• Configure fixtures, alignment strategies, and inspection sequences to support repeatable measurements
• Apply GD&T principles to inspection plan development and data evaluation
• Troubleshoot, refine, and continuously improve existing Scan Box programs to support production needs
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to resolve inspection issues and improve measurement workflows
• Stay current with new releases and capabilities within the Zeiss/GOM software ecosystem
• Support high-mix, high-precision aerospace inspection requirements in a QC clinic environment

• 3+ years of direct experience programming and operating Zeiss Scan Box or GOM ATOS Scan Box systems
• Advanced proficiency in GOM Inspect Professional / Zeiss Inspect Professional
  , including scripting and automation
• Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, MRO/aftermarket, or other high-precision industries
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain complex automated inspection program libraries
• Comfortable working independently as a technical specialist within a quality organization

• Experience with manual inspection or traditional CMM systems
• Familiarity with Calypso or other Zeiss metrology software
• Exposure to structured-light or optical 3D metrology beyond Scan Box systems
• Experience in fast-paced production or QC clinic environments

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.
• Candidates must be able to access and work with export-controlled technical data.

The Machine Programmer is responsible for programming and managing the program library for optical measurement machines in a QC clinic setting. The role requires proficiency in at least two programming languages used in optical measurement systems (e.g., GOM/Zeiss Inspect, Calypso, Zone 3, Polyworks or Keyence) and experience with structured light or similar optical measurement technologies. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or aftermarket sectors, or equivalent industries with transferable skills.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, eager to learn new programming languages, and comfortable working with various measurement and scanning machines. Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and manual inspection or quality control is advantageous but not the primary focus of this role.