Senior Precision Metrology Calibration Technologist

Ready to own the accuracy?

Do you thrive on solving complex measurement problems? Are you confident leading projects from intake to certified results? If your answer is yes, this role puts you at the center of precision.

Your impact

• Be the go-to expert who travels to customer sites to calibrate, repair, and support vital instruments.
• Turn specifications into action by interpreting quality manuals and test standards.
• Configure, operate, and fine-tune calibration systems to achieve spec performance.
• Diagnose functional defects, determine required adjustments, and lock in settings with tamper seals.
• Create accurate calibration certificates and comprehensive data reports.
• Decide when to repair, route for rework, or salvage parts from malfunctioning devices.
• Author and adapt calibration procedures; select and install accessories to extend capability.
• Lead projects to deadline, provide training, and elevate team skills.
• Develop methods rooted in measurement science to meet accuracy and precision requirements.
• Direct engineering, quality, and lab teams in designing, manufacturing, evaluating, and calibrating standards and test systems—ensuring approved instrumentation is chosen.
• Share expertise through standards bodies and professional societies; advise peers on measurement challenges.
• Champion Service / Quality initiatives : drive continual improvement, quantify process performance, complete quality core coursework, model our Core Values, and follow all safety procedures.

What you'll bring

Education & Experience

Technical and professional abilities

Preferred traits

Competencies

Core responsibilities (at a glance)

Physical demands & environment

Expect frequent standing and walking; hand / finger use; reaching; climbing, ascending / descending or balancing (including on ladders or lifts); and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling in confined spaces, plus regular talking and hearing. Sitting occurs occasionally. You may occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds. Close and color vision are regularly required. Occasional exposure includes outdoor weather and electrical shock risk. Much work occurs in a factory setting that is usually very loud, with potential exposure to hazardous materials and greasy or slippery floors.