Boyd Thermal by Eaton - CMM Programmer

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc. in Woburn, MA is seeking a CMM Programmer to write, prove out, and maintain PC-DMIS measurement programs for Hexagon CMMs.

You will own dimensional inspection programming for production and first-article work, ensuring parts are measured accurately and repeatably. You’ll work on the shop floor with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering, training inspectors to run released routines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years producing PC-DMIS programs from engineering drawings.
• Experience operating Hexagon or similar DCC CMMs.
• Ability to program from CAD models and from 2D drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and how to measure it correctly on a CMM.
• Ability to prove out programs, document setups, and work on a manufacturing shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, debug, and release PC-DMIS measurement programs for Hexagon CMMs from engineering drawings and 3D CAD.
• Interpret and apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T, including true position, profile, runout, and datum reference frames.
• Build stable alignments and collision-safe DCC probe paths; qualify probes and manage stylus builds.
• Prove out new programs on the machine and document fixture setup, probe files, and operator run instructions.
• Support first-article, incoming, in-process, and final dimensional inspection as required by the quality system.
• Review CMM results, identify out-of-tolerance conditions, and work with Quality and Operations on next steps.
• Maintain the program library and revision control so trained inspectors can run released programs.
• Train Quality inspectors to execute released programs and perform basic program operation.
• Use PC-DMIS Offline programming when available so the CMM stays available for measurement.
• Coordinate routine CMM care and Hexagon service support as needed.

Skills

PC-DMIS

CMM programming

GD&T

Hexagon CMMs

Offline programming

Documentation

Training inspectors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hexagon CMMs

PC-DMIS Offline programming

Job description

Job Details

Full-time On-site Woburn, MA

About the Role

Boyd / Eaton in Woburn is hiring a CMM Programmer to write, prove out, and maintain inspection programs on Hexagon coordinate measuring machines using PC-DMIS. This person owns dimensional inspection programming for production and first-article work so Quality can measure parts accurately, repeatably, and without depending on a single individual. The CMM Programmer works on the floor with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering. The job is hands- on: CAD and prints in, safe DCC programs out, inspectors trained to run released routines.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, debug, and release PC-DMIS measurement programs for Hexagon CMMs from engineering drawings and 3D CAD.
• Interpret and apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T, including true position, profile, runout, and datum reference frames.
• Build stable alignments and collision-safe DCC probe paths; qualify probes and manage stylus builds.
• Prove out new programs on the machine and document fixture setup, probe files, and operator run instructions.
• Support first-article, incoming, in-process, and final dimensional inspection as required by the quality system.
• Review CMM results, identify out-of-tolerance conditions, and work with Quality and Operations on next steps.
• Maintain the program library and revision control so trained inspectors can run released programs.
• Train Quality inspectors to execute released programs and perform basic program operation.
• Use PC-DMIS Offline programming when available so the CMM stays available for measurement.
• Coordinate routine CMM care and Hexagon service support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience writing production CMM programs in PC-DMIS (creating programs, not only running them).
• Experience operating Hexagon or comparable DCC CMMs.
• Ability to program from CAD models and from 2D drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and how to measure it correctly on a CMM.
• Ability to prove out programs, document setups, and work on a manufacturing shop floor.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work on-site in Woburn, MA.

Preferred Qualifications

• PC-DMIS 2020 or newer; scanning / analog probe experience.
• PC-DMIS Offline programming and collision simulation.
• Experience inspecting machined, brazed, or fabricated metal components.
• Hexagon or PC-DMIS formal training; ASME Y14.5 coursework.
• Exposure to FAI, PPAP, MSA / GRR, and ISO / IATF / AS9100 quality systems.
• Associate degree in a technical field.

Work Environment

This is an on-site role in a manufacturing quality lab and production environment in Woburn. The work involves standing at the CMM, handling parts and fixtures, and occasional lifting up to 35 lb with assistance as needed. PPE is required per site rules.

Compensation

Compensaton $90,000- $100,000 and bonus eligible.

EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. As a leader in the industry we focus on our people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs of today and performance requirements of the future. We are always looking for ambitious minds to help us deliver advanced technology to our customers. Together we solve the challenges of today and empower solutions of tomorrow. Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.