Metrology Programmer Technician

<p>At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. </p><p>As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards.  We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.</p><br><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>What You Can Expect</H2> </div><div><p>The Metrology Programmer Technician develops, debugs, validates, and maintains programs for software-driven inspection measuring systems, with an emphasis on Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). The role supports product, equipment, and metrology gage inspection, helps resolve inspection-system downtime, and provides inspection support to production and other functions. The technician works with cross-functional teams and may rotate among departments, campuses, and/or shifts.</p><p>This is an onsite, first shift position. </p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>How You'll Create Impact</H2> </div><div><ul><li>Write, debug, validate, and maintain programs for software-driven inspection measuring systems, with an emphasis on CMM programs used for product, equipment, and metrology gage inspection.</li><li>Support the setup and use of inspection programs and provide guidance or training to appropriate personnel.</li><li>Respond to high-priority inspection requests by reviewing prints and setup procedures, obtaining required fixtures, inspecting items, and reporting evaluation results.</li><li>Respond to inspection-system downtime requests by troubleshooting issues, identifying malfunctions, and supporting corrective action.</li><li>Apply shop mathematics to calculate and evaluate measurement data.</li><li>Collaborate with new product teams and provide relevant information verbally and in writing.</li><li>Follow applicable inspection procedures, measurement practices, and quality requirements.</li><li>Rotate among departments, campuses, and/or shifts as business needs require.</li></ul><p><em>This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.</em></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>What Makes You Stand Out</H2> </div><div><ul><li>Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).</li><li>Ability to read engineering drawings and apply measurement methods to inspection needs.</li><li>Ability to learn and use software-driven inspection systems and advanced three-dimensional CAD systems.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to build effective working relationships across the organization. Regular contacts may include quality technicians, tool and die makers, gage design engineers, quality engineers, production supervisors or managers, manufacturing engineers, and buyers.</li><li>Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams and communicate inspection information clearly.</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Background</H2> </div><div><ul><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent with specialized training and/or certification and 2 years of relevant experience required. </li><li>Understanding of GD&T required; advanced GD&T preferred.</li><li>Experience operating or understanding the measurement methods and output of a CMM preferred.</li><li>PC-DMIS programming knowledge preferred; PC-DMIS certification preferred.</li><li>One year of machining and/or receiving inspection experience preferred.</li><li>Ability to learn and use an advanced three-dimensional CAD system; Unigraphics preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of metrology measurement equipment, such as vision systems, manual height gages, and general inspection tools, preferred.</li><li>Understanding of applicable ANSI/ISO standards and calibration methods or techniques preferred.</li><li>Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel; Minitab knowledge preferred.</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Travel Expectations</H2> </div><div><p>Up to 5%</p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Expected Compensation Range</H2> </div><div><p>$70,000 - $87,000 USD Annually </p></div></div></div><br><p>EOE</p>