Frank Ohmüller - Calypso Metrology Specialist, 27 Years

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Hainsfarth, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2023 - May 2024

11 months

Mulfingen, Germany

Creating measurement programs and carrying out measurements (Calypso)

ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG

Project support in the field of 3D metrology with Carl Zeiss (Calypso)
Measurements using existing measurement programs
Metrology support and consulting
Creating measurement programs and carrying out measurements

Jun 2021 - Jul 2023

2 years 2 months

Burghausen, Germany

Test/Measurement Technician

Siltronic AG

Cleanroom experience (approx. 50% of the work is carried out in the cleanroom)
Hands-on mentality
Independent organization and execution of test procedures
Technical understanding and willingness to operate complex tools/software
Independent execution of preparation tests and measurements
Statistical evaluation of the tests carried out
Independent coordination and testing of the required software adjustments (no programming skills required)
Experience with silicon and semiconductor technology

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

9 months

Germany

Test/Measurement Technician Zygo measurement of samples AFM measurement of samples

Carl Zeiss SMT

Measure and prepare specific samples (test samples from lithography processes, silicon samples or other materials)
Take on laboratory tasks: measure test samples using optical and tactile measurement methods with regard to structure, roughness, etc.

Mar 2020 - May 2020

3 months

Penzberg, Germany

Metrology Specialist in the area of Zeiss Calypso

Hörmann Automotive Penzberg GmbH

Measurements using existing measurement programs
Creating measurement programs (Calypso)

Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

7 months

Öhringen, Germany

Creating measurement programs and carrying out measurements

MAHLE Ventieltrieb GmbH Öhringen

Carried out measurements using existing measurement programs
Creating measurement programs (Calypso)

Oct 2019 - May 2024

4 years 8 months

Germany

Creating Measurement Programs and Performing Measurements

Ziegler & Schenk GmbH & Co. KG

Performed measurements using existing measurement programs
Created measurement programs (Calypso)

Aug 2019 - Sep 2019

2 months

Leibertingen, Germany

Metrology Technician Zeiss/Calypso

MAHLE Ventieltrieb GmbH Leipertingen

Project support in the field of 3D metrology with Carl Zeiss (Calypso)
Created measurement programs (Calypso)

Oct 2018 - Aug 2019

11 months

Germany

Creating Measurement Programs and Performing Measurements

HMT – Häseler Metall Technik GmbH

Performed measurements using existing measurement programs
Created measurement programs (Calypso)

Dec 2017 - Sep 2018

10 months

Schramberg, Germany

Metrology Technician for a Zeiss Measuring Machine + Calypso

MS-Schramberg GmbH & Co.

Project support in the field of 3D metrology with Carl Zeiss (Calypso)
Performed measurements using existing measurement programs
Provided metrology support and advice
Created measurement programs and performed measurements

Jul 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 4 months

Memmingen, Germany

Project Support in Quality Assurance

Fa. Gardner Denver Thomas GmbH

Defined and optimized inspection strategies and inspection plans
Prepared and evaluated initial sample inspection reports and made decisions on inspection intervals
Provided metrology support and advice to Development
Performed quality planning with suppliers (measures for process monitoring and qualification of individual parts)
Responsible for releasing part and process quality up to series production maturity
Confidently used standard measuring equipment

Dec 2015 - May 2016

6 months

Mindelheim, Germany

Project support in quality assurance for the Daimler project using Calypso (3D metrology)

GROB Werke GmbH & Co. KG

Project support in the field of Carl Zeiss 3D metrology (Calypso)
Performed measurements using existing measurement programs

Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

5 months

Schwaig, Germany

Creating measurement programs and performing measurements (Holos)

SMP Deutschland GmbH

Project support in the field of Carl Zeiss 3D metrology (Holos)
Creating measurement programs and developing measurement processes
Analyzing and optimizing components in coordination with the involved SMP departments

Mar 2015 - May 2015

3 months

Mössingen, Germany

Creating measurement programs and performing measurements

Eberhard Hoeckle GmbH

Performed measurements using existing measurement programs
Creating measurement programs (Calypso)

Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

2 months

Sankt Michael ob Bleiburg, Austria

Support with programming the Carl Zeiss Prismo measuring machine (home office)

Bosch Mahle Turbo System Austria GmbH & CO. KG

Creating measurement programs (Calypso)

Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

7 months

Neuhausen auf den Fildern, Germany

Support in the area of sample measurement

Fa. Balluff GmbH Neuhausen a.d.F.

Programming the measuring machine (Calypso)
Performing sample inspections at a 100% rate

Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

1 month

Göppingen, Germany

Support in the field of metrology

Fa. Saxonia-Franke

Carried out measurements using existing measurement programs
Created measurement programs (Calypso)

Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

1 year

Oberkochen, Germany

Application Technician/Test Planning

Fa. Carl Zeiss AG Wareneingang

Evaluated measurement results and identified errors
Created measurement programs (Calypso)
Assessed and optimized measurement processes

Feb 2013 - Mar 2013

2 months

China

Application Technician/Test Planning

Fa. MAG IAS / China

Assessed and optimized measurement processes
Evaluated measurement results and identified errors
Evaluated MSA

Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

4 months

Germany

Application Technician/Test Planning/Incoming Goods

Fa. Carl Zeiss SMT/ Carl Zeiss AG Wareneingang

Checked drawings
Supported design and engineering
Created measurement programs (Calypso)
Created EMPB
Evaluated measurement results and identified errors
Assessed and optimized measurement processes

Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

2 months

Belgium

Application Technician working from home

Fa. TE Conektivity Belgien

Created measurement programs for CT (Calypso)
Evaluated measurement results

Feb 2012 - Oct 2012

9 months

Germany

Start of self-employment as an application technician/test planning specialist

Fa. Carl Zeiss SMT

Drawing inspection
Support in design
Creating measurement programs (Calypso)
Creating EMPB

May 2011 - Jan 2012

9 months

Aalen, Germany

Application technician

Firma Afm in Aalen

May 2007 - May 2011

4 years 1 month

Unterschneidheim, Germany

Metrology technician, Quality Assurance/Work Preparation, test and measuring equipment coordinator

Firma ROKU Unterschneidheim

Creating and running offline programs (Calypso)
Creating fixture, base system, and probe system plans
Planning and organizing measurement workstations
Creating first article inspection reports, inspection instructions, and documentation
Connecting measurement programs to the CAQ system

Sep 2000 - Apr 2007

6 years 8 months

Unterschneidheim, Germany

Quality specialist

Firma ROKU in Unterschneidheim

Jun 1999 - Aug 2000

1 year 3 months

Adelsried, Germany

Quality specialist

Firma Thaller Kunststofftechnik in Adelsried

Jan 1999 - May 1999

5 months

Job seeking

Sep 1996 - Dec 1998

2 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Vocational reorientation for training as a quality specialist

Berufsförderungswerk München

Measurements on 3D measuring machines
Tensile strength and hardness testing (Brinell, Vickers, Rockwell)
Creating inspection plans
First article inspection
Final examination on 04.12.1998 before the IHK München

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Business area experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Operations, Production, Research and Development, and Product Development.

Quality Assurance

Operations

Production

Research and Development

Product Development

Languages

German

Native

Education

Sep 1996 - Dec 1998

Berufsförderungswerk München

Quality Specialist · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Calypso Aufbauschulung

Calypso Kurve

Calypso Rundtisch

Calypso Spezialschulung

DGQ Qualitätsassistent

Gear Involute

UMESS 300 Aufbaukurs

UMESS 300 Grundkurs

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 27

Experience in Manufacturing 26.5 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 6 y 7 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Austria, China, Belgium)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Creating measurement programs and carrying out measurements (Calypso), Test/Measurement Technician, Test/Measurement Technician Zygo measurement of samples AFM measurement of samples

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Operations, Production

Qualifications

Certifications earned 8

Member since

October 2025

Last update

October 2026

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Frank is based in Hainsfarth, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native).

Frank has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 26 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Creating measurement programs and carrying out measurements (Calypso), Test/Measurement Technician, Test/Measurement Technician Zygo measurement of samples AFM measurement of samples.

Frank's most recent position is Creating measurement programs and carrying out measurements (Calypso) at ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG.

In recent years, Frank has worked for ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG, Siltronic AG, and Ziegler & Schenk GmbH & Co. KG.

Frank is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Production. Frank also has some experience in Research and Development and Product Development.

Frank has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance and Research and Development.

Frank attended Berufsförderungswerk München for Quality Specialist.

Frank has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Calypso Aufbauschulung, Calypso Kurve, and Calypso Rundtisch.

The availability of Frank needs to be confirmed.

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