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# Programmer Fixture Design Engineer

- **Company:** Trumpf Group
- **Location:** Farmington, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://trumpf.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/TRUMPF_Graduates_and_Professionals/job/Farmington-CT/Programmer-Fixture-Design-Engineer_R00041198

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical qualification
 * Minimum 5 years of professional experience in fixture design and work holding systems.
 * Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD software
 * Strong understanding of machining processes, particularly milling operations on large machine tools
 * Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles
 * Knowledge of fixture manufacturing techniques and cost-effective production methods
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a technical team environment.

## Description

* Update existing and develop new fixtures, custom and modular, to fulfill machining requirements, address production challenges, improve efficiency and support new product introductions.

 * Develop fixture concepts that optimize machining processes, reduce cycle times, and improve part quality.

 * Collaborate with product development, CNC programming and machining team to ensure fixture designs meet all technical requirements. Conduct analysis and simulations in cooperation with CNC programming to validate fixture performance and safety.

 * Design and develop tooling and fixtures using SolidWorks, ensuring compatibility with existing tooling, products and machines.

 * Create detailed 2D drawings, following TRUMPF blueprint standards, incorporating GD&T principles. Create fixture BOMs, fixture assembly drawings for the manufacturing and assembly process of fixtures. Create fixture layouts for installation of fixtures on the machining tables and schematics for hydraulic fixture connections. Create 3D models of fixture components or fixture assemblies for production processes, CNC programmers and operators as needed.


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