Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)Programmer Quality Support Technician
About The Position
Develop, create, and modify Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs for the measurement of complex, multifeatured parts. Analyze production engineering problems or needs and develop software solutions, using the CMM. Work within the parameters of the CMM software for PTM's use with the aim of optimizing efficiency in determining part specification conformance. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. This role involves developing and directing CMM software testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation as it relates to part dimensional verification. It also includes conferring with CMM software manufacturers, engineers, and programmers to obtain information and program software for the verification of part dimensions. The technician will modify existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance, and will store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis and inspection. Additionally, they will analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility within time and cost constraints, coordinate software system installation or upgrades, monitor equipment functioning, and train other users on CMM equipment.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school)
- Three to seven years related experience
- Proficient with the operation of computers and software systems.
- High degree of aptitude for computer use and software development, design and programming.
- Machine Tool Technology or closely related field of experience and/or study.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Protective Eyewear and Footwear)
Nice To Haves
- Job Shop manufacturing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, create, and modify Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs for the measurement of complex, multifeatured parts.
- Analyze production engineering problems or needs and develop software solutions, using the CMM.
- Optimize efficiency in determining part specification conformance using CMM software.
- Develop and direct CMM software testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
- Confer with CMM software manufacturer, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information & program software for the verification of part dimensions.
- Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
- Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis and inspection.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of production or design process within time and cost constraints.
- Coordinate software system installation or upgrades and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
- Train other users to use the CMM equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
