Post Processor Engineer, Service

Hexagon AB; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hexagon AB as a Post Processor Engineer in a remote role, developing tailored post processors for CNC machines. You will work closely with engineers and sales teams, ensuring seamless operation across various machine brands while contributing to innovative manufacturing solutions.

Benefits

Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k Plan with generous employer match

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Required experience in C#/C++ and scripting languages.
• Experience with CNC machines preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain post processors for CNC machines.
• Translate specifications into machine-specific logic.
• Validate NC code and support customer projects.

Skills

C#/C++

Problem Solving

Geometry Understanding

Technical Documentation Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

BA or Technical Degree

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

TFS

Job description

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is seeking a Post Processor Engineer. This is a remote role.

At Hexagon, we strive to help industrial manufacturers develop the disruptive technologies of today and the life-changing products of tomorrow. Our strength comes from our global footprint and enormous portfolio of advanced industrial sensors, measurement technologies, factory automation, simulation, and analytics tools.

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a global leader in industrial intelligence.
- Collaborate with a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and excellence.
- Learn from a long-tenured, highly skilled existing team.

Job Responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Post Processor Engineer is responsible for the creation and maintenance of machine-specific post processors within our sheet metal fabrication CAM software. These post processors translate CAM toolpaths into machine-ready NC code, enabling accurate operation of CNC cutting machines across a wide range of brands and configurations.
The role supports the delivery of tailored post processors used by application engineers and sales teams in customer projects. Post processors must be reliable, maintainable, and scalable—ensuring our solutions perform seamlessly in real-world production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain post processors for sheet metal and multi-axis CNC machines
• Translate customer and OEM specifications into machine-specific logic and output
• Implement requested updates and enhancements based on real-world use cases
• Validate NC code output through internal testing and customer feedback
• Document implementations and contribute to structured configuration libraries
• Review peer work to ensure consistency and maintainability across the library
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of post processors in customer projects
• Contribute to the broader development and refinement of engineering tools as needed
• High tier support for customers
• Working with machine companies or potential OEM opportunities
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Professional experience in C#/C++/Scripting Languages for software development
• Experience with TFS, Git, and Visual Studio
• Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and logical mindset
• Solid understanding of geometry and coordinate systems
• Ability to interpret NC code, machine specs, and technical documentation
• Comfortable working in cross-functional environments with short feedback loops

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing post processors or working with CNC machines
• Familiarity with CAM solutions for sheet metal (e.g., RADAN)
• Exposure to agile development workflows and version control systems
• High school diploma required; BA or Technical Degree preferred

Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401k Plan with generous employer match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications. Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.