Zeiss ScanBox Programmer

Zeiss ScanBox Programmer

Location: Onsite - Aerospace Manufacturing / QC Clinic

Employment Type: Full-Time

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required (ITAR)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Zeiss ScanBox Programmer to support automated optical inspection within a fast-paced aerospace quality environment. This role is dedicated to the creation, optimization, and long-term management of automated inspection programs for Zeiss ScanBox Series 5/6 systems using structured-light ATOS technology.

The position operates within a Quality Control (QC) clinic and serves as a technical authority for ScanBox automation, scripting, and program lifecycle management. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in GOM Inspect Professional / Zeiss Inspect Professional, hands-on ScanBox programming experience, and a strong understanding of GD&T as applied to aerospace inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and optimize automated inspection routines for Zeiss ScanBox Series 5/6 systems

• Create, maintain, and expand a structured library of ScanBox measurement programs

• Perform offline and online programming, including robot path planning and sensor configuration

• Configure fixtures, alignment strategies, and inspection sequences to support repeatable measurements

• Apply GD&T principles to inspection plan development and data evaluation

• Troubleshoot, refine, and continuously improve existing ScanBox programs to support production needs

• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to resolve inspection issues and improve measurement workflows

• Stay current with new releases and capabilities within the Zeiss/GOM software ecosystem

• Support high-mix, high-precision aerospace inspection requirements in a QC clinic environment

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct experience programming and operating Zeiss ScanBox or GOM ATOS ScanBox systems

• Advanced proficiency in GOM Inspect Professional / Zeiss Inspect Professional, including scripting and automation

• Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, MRO/aftermarket, or other high-precision industries

• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain complex automated inspection program libraries

• Comfortable working independently as a technical specialist within a quality organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with manual inspection or traditional CMM systems

• Familiarity with Calypso or other Zeiss metrology software

• Exposure to structured-light or optical 3D metrology beyond ScanBox systems

• Experience in fast-paced production or QC clinic environments

Citizenship / Compliance Requirement

• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.

• Candidates must be able to access and work with export-controlled technical data.