Zeiss Calypso CMM Programming Engineer (Dimensional Metrology)

Torrey Holistics; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TOMZ in Berlin, CT seeks a CMM programming expert to turn models and drawings into automated inspection routines for first article, in‑process, and final checks. You will ensure measurement accuracy, converge on repeatability, and drive calibration and data capture aligned with GMP/ISO expectations.

Experience with Calypso or PC‑DMIS/Open DMIS is preferred; strong GD&T literacy and CAD-to-inspection translation are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Fluency reading GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and ISO metrology standards.
• Hands-on experience with CMMs, Vision Systems, and Contracers.
• 3D modeling and drafting proficiency; turn CAD into inspection logic.
• Calypso (Zeiss) or PC-DMIS/Open DMIS programming expertise.
• Clear written and verbal English; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Translate drawings and specifications into robust automated CMM and metrology programs.
• Prove out programs to reduce measurement bias, ensure linearity, and maintain repeatability.
• Maintain automated inspection assets; qualify probes and verify scales.
• Design and source workholding, fixtures, and gages for repeatable inspections.
• Lead Gage R&R and MSAs; assist calibration for traceability.

Skills

GD&T literacy

CMM programming

Calypso

PC-DMIS/Open DMIS

3D modeling

English communication

Measurement tools

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Calypso (Zeiss)

PC-DMIS/Open DMIS

Geomeasure

CMMs

Job description

Craft precision at TOMZ — Berlin, CTPicture your morning: you log in at our Berlin, CT facility, open Zeiss Calypso, and begin shaping the digital inspection backbone that keeps complex components moving from prototype to production with confidence. As a CMM programming expert at TOMZ, you turn models and drawings into trusted measurement routines, teaching machines to see exactly what our customers require.A day in the lifeTranslate drawings and specifications into robust, automated CMM and metrology programs for first-article, in‑process, and final inspection.Prove out programs to reduce measurement bias, ensure linearity, and control repeatability and reproducibility risks; communicate Alpha and Beta measurement risk clearly to stakeholders.Maintain automated inspection assets: qualify probes, clean equipment, and verify scales to keep performance stable.Design and source workholding, fixtures, and functional gages that make inspections repeatable during product development.Set instrument criteria and acceptance specifications aligned with best practices and applicable standards.Enable automatic data capture from measurement systems into inspection plans and quality records.Develop inspection methods, tool mapping, First Article Inspections (FAIs), and in‑process checks that partner seamlessly with manufacturing.Revise programs and related documentation when engineering changes occur.Support root‑cause investigations tied to automated inspection, tooling, and programs.Lead and support Gage R&R and other Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities.Coordinate and/or perform calibration to maintain traceability to national/international standards.Create clear work instructions and train operators on designated automated inspection equipment.Contribute to additional, related tasks as business needs evolve.Expertise snapshotFluency reading GD&T per ASME Y14.5; strong grasp of ANSI/ASME and ISO metrology standards.Hands‑on experience with precision measurement tools: CMMs, Vision Systems, and Contracers.Subject matter expertise in CMM programming — Calypso (preferred) or PC‑DMIS/Open DMIS.3D modeling and drafting proficiency; capable of turning CAD into bulletproof inspection logic.Clear written and verbal communication in English; cross‑functional collaborator with R&D, Manufacturing, and QA who works effectively with minimal guidance.Comfort with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe PDF.Preferred exposureBackground in regulated manufacturing (Aerospace, Defense, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, etc.).Working knowledge of GMP/ISO frameworks.Experience with CT scanning, white‑light scanning, and broader 3D metrology.Familiarity with PC‑DMIS or Geomeasure environments.Education & training focusDrafting / GD&TCMM programmingCAD modelingVision System programmingAssociate’s degree preferred (Manufacturing or Engineering discipline) or equivalent directly transferable experience.ExperienceMinimum 3 years working directly with advanced metrology equipment.Travel & flexibilityUp to 10% travel outside the workplace.Flexibility for last‑minute emergencies.Trips may include multiple overnights and occasional weekends.Physical demandsBend, stoop, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs (team lift/mechanical assist over 50 lbs).Frequent computer and keyboard use.Ability to wear required PPE: cut‑resistant gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, slip‑resistant shoes.ProficienciesPrecision Measurement & Hand MetrologyMachine Geometry & AlignmentMicrosoft ExcelTools & technologies3D ModelingCalypso (Zeiss)DMIS/Open DMIS software