Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT) Engineer

NPAworldwide; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Heavy Industrial Leader is seeking an AMT Engineer based in Houston to lead the rollout of advanced metrology and AMT services across the U.S. You will own field projects, perform laser tracking and metrology at customer sites, and work closely with customers and engineering teams to establish standards and best practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on field work, problem solving, and ongoing collaboration with global teams, with travel to customer sites as needed during the early phase of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical training with hands-on experience.
• Experience in field service, rotating equipment, metrology, or the energy industry preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret technical documentation and prepare structured technical reports (mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications).

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and growth of AMT and metrology services within the U.S. organization.
• Perform laser tracking, scanning, metrology, and precision measurement services at customer sites.
• Take technical ownership of field projects, including planning, coordination, and execution, with customer communication.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Support troubleshooting, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to customer sites as required during the initial phase of the U.S. AMT program growth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As an AMT (Advanced Measurement Technology) Engineer, you are part of the global AMT Team, delivering advanced metrology, laser tracking, scanning, and precision measurement solutions for critical rotating equipment worldwide. You take technical ownership of field projects and work closely with customers, field teams, and our engineering organization to support overhauls, troubleshooting, and field service activities.

Based in Houston, this role offers the opportunity to help implement and expand AMT services within the U.S. organization while supporting projects globally. We are looking for a proactive engineer who enjoys technical challenges, problem solving, customer interaction, and hands‑on field work. Significant travel to customer sites is expected during the initial phase as the U.S. AMT program continues to grow and develop.

As AMT services continue to grow in North America, this position offers a clear path toward future technical leadership and the opportunity to help build and develop the U.S. AMT team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and growth of AMT and metrology services within the U.S. organization
• Perform laser tracking, scanning, metrology, and precision measurement services at customer sites
• worldwide
• Take technical ownership of field projects, including planning, coordination, execution, and
• customer communication
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to implement standards, methodologies, and best
• practices
• Support troubleshooting, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Background and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical training with relevant hands‑on
• experience
• Experience in field service, rotating equipment, turbomachinery, metrology, or the energy industry is
• preferred
• Strong ability to interpret technical documentation and prepare structured technical reports
• (mechanical drawings, P&IDs, specifications)
• Experience taking technical ownership of field projects, leading project execution, and working
• directly with customers

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication, customer-facing, and interpersonal skills
• Well organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Recently acquired by Global Heavy Industrial Leader offering continued career growth opportunity.