Metrologist

Fortive; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortive's India Service Laboratory in Bangalore is seeking a Metrologist to support calibration, metrology, and quality activities. You will ensure calibration accuracy, maintain metrological traceability, and contribute to ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL compliance while collaborating with global metrology teams.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment per Fluke procedures, driving continuous improvement, automation of procedures, and supporting NPI and capability expansion to enhance service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline applicable to metrology and calibration.
• 3-8 years of calibration/metrology experience in ISO17025/NABL environments.
• Experience calibrating Test & Measurement equipment and maintaining traceability.

Responsibilities

• Calibration & Metrology Operations in line with ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL.
• Quality & Compliance: maintain QMS and assist audits and CAPA activities.
• Capability Development & NPI: support new calibration capabilities and process improvements.
• Automation & Continuous Improvement: develop/validate automated calibration procedures and drive efficiency.
• Technical Support & Collaboration: work with global metrology teams to resolve issues and share knowledge.

Skills

Calibration principles

Measurement uncertainty

Traceability requirements

Test & Measurement equipment

NABL familiarity

Troubleshooting

Education

Electronics Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Metrology

Physics

Other relevant technical disciplines

Tools

Fluke instruments

Tektronix

Keysight

Rohde & Schwarz

Job description

Position Title

Metrologist

Location: Bangalore, India
Reporting To: India Service Operations Manager / Laboratory Manager
Work Mode: Full-time Onsite

Position Summary

The Quality & Metrology Engineer is responsible for supporting calibration, metrology, and quality activities within the India Service Laboratory. The role is responsible for ensuring calibration accuracy, maintaining metrological traceability, supporting ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL compliance, and contributing to new capability development for Fluke's Test & Measurement service business in India. This position will play a key role in laboratory operations, helping improve calibration quality, technical capability, productivity, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory leadership, global metrology experts, and cross-functional teams to support calibration services, capability expansion, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of Test & Measurement instruments, calibration principles, and quality systems with hands‑on laboratory experience and a passion for process improvement and automation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Calibration & Metrology Operations

• Perform calibration of Test & Measurement equipment in accordance with Fluke procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Execute daily calibration activities and achieve committed Turn-Around-Time (TAT) targets.
• Maintain metrological traceability of calibration standards and reference equipment.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates with high technical accuracy.
• Support troubleshooting and technical investigation of complex calibration issues.

2. Quality & Compliance

• Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the laboratory quality management system.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • ISO/IEC 17025
  • NABL accreditation requirements
  • Fluke Quality Management System
• Support internal audits, external audits, proficiency testing, and corrective action activities.
• Maintain controlled procedures, technical records, and quality documentation.

3. Capability Development & NPI Support

• Support deployment of new calibration and repair capabilities.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) service readiness activities.
• Assist with validation of calibration methods and technical procedures.
• Work with global metrology teams to transfer knowledge and best practices.
• Support laboratory expansion projects and capability roadmap execution.

4. Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Support the team with MVS procedure automation, including development, validation, optimization, and deployment of automated calibration procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve calibration efficiency, quality, consistency, and productivity.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives within laboratory operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects using FBS, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.

5. Technical Support & Collaboration

• Work closely with Service Engineers, Quality teams, Engineering teams, and Global Metrology teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support investigation of customer escalations related to calibration quality and technical performance.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing within the laboratory.
• Contribute to a culture of quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Metrology
  • Physics
  • Other relevant technical disciplines

Experience

• 3-8 years of experience in calibration, metrology, laboratory operations, quality engineering, or Test & Measurement services.
• Experience working within ISO17025 accredited laboratories.
• Experience supporting calibration and measurement activities.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Calibration principles
  • Measurement uncertainty
  • Traceability requirements
  • Test & Measurement equipment
• Familiarity with NABL accreditation requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and calibration procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fluke, Tektronix, Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, or equivalent Test & Measurement equipment.
• Experience with MVS procedure development and automation.
• Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MET/CAL, MET/TEAM, or related automation tools.
• Experience supporting new capability setup and NPI projects.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, CAPA, and quality improvement methodologies.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward‑looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission‑critical solutions. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer‑obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety. A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].