Metrology Programmer

Job Details:

Job Location:

Apex - Pittsfield - Pittsfield, MA 01201. Position Type:
Full Time. Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year. Job Shift: Any.

Develop and implement CMM/Vision System programs and inspection fixtures for new product development and production use. Assist in other quality activities as needed.

• Develop CMM programs
• Maximize efficiency of CMM programs
• Validate CMM programs
• Work directly with toolmakers for gage and fixture builds

• Understand broad spectrum of tolerance regimes and metrology needs (e.g., micro‑scale metrology); mentor technicians supporting measurement 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 and 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.
• Perform basic measurement systems analysis and support uncertainty budget analysis using standardized analysis tools (ASME B89.7 Series of Standards).
• 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.
• Assist in the design, development and implementation of CMM holding fixtures.
• Maximize efficiency of CMM programs.
• Actively promote and drive a culture of safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 CMMs that consider error sources in a sub‑micrometer regime.
• Proven ability to apply principles (e.g., GD&T Professional – Technologist Level, coursework, training seminar, experience).
• Proven ability to write programs (e.g., C++, VB, metrology software) and 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., coursework, seminars, tutorials on GR&R, GUM and statistical software).
• 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 measurement systems).
• 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.