Metrology Engineer

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellness initiatives

Career development programs

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Metrology Engineer to oversee calibration processes and provide technical leadership in metrology strategies. You will ensure traceability, maintain calibration standards, and generate procedures, datasheets, and reports to meet customer requirements and national standards.

The role demands expertise in calibration, metrology methods, and safety improvements, with potential for growth from Associate to Senior Specialist levels in Core

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science or MS/PhD in Engineering/Physical Science from ABET-accredited program (US).
• GPA requirements: 3.0/4.0 for Bachelors, 3.3 for Masters, 3.5 for PhD; DOE 426.2A experience may apply.
• DOE clearance and nuclear experience requirements apply; willingness to obtain/maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calibration of ORMC standards and ensure traceability.
• Define calibration requirements and procedures for metrology standards.
• Ensure standards are current in calibration recall system and accessible for use.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace failing standards; address non-conformance.
• Prepare procedures, datasheets, and calibration reports to customer specs and standards.
• Provide guidance and oversight; investigate problems and revise procedures.
• Develop and implement safety, uncertainty, and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

LabVIEW

SAP

Statistical methods

Education

Bachelor or MS in Engineering/Physical Science

ABET accreditation knowledge or equivalent

GPA requirements (as per degree level)

Tools

LabVIEW

MetCal

SAP

Job description

What You\'ll Do

• Maintain the calibration of ORMC standards
• Define the calibration requirements and procedures for metrology standards.
• Ensure standards are current within the calibration recall system database.
• Ensure availability and traceability of necessary measurement standards.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace failing standards and address non-conformance impacts.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight by investigating problems and revising procedures to support continued calibration activities.
• Prepare procedures, datasheets, work packages and calibration reports based on customer requirements, manufacturer’s specifications, and/or national standards defining calibration accepted practices.
• Research and implement safety, uncertainty, and efficiency improvements for measurement methods.
• Provide technical justification and Cost Benefit Analysis as needed for capital equipment improvements.
• Provide expert technical advice and consultations to production operations and customer organizations in the measurement and calibration processes for assigned areas.
• Approve customer calibration requirements and establish equipment calibration intervals.
• Assist with the development and implementation of work instructions for calibrations performed on-site.

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Metrology Engineer

Career Level From: Associate

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You\'ll Do

Metrology engineer in Oak Ridge Metrology Center (ORMC) with technical oversight of calibration processes:

• Maintain the calibration of ORMC standards
• Define the calibration requirements and procedures for metrology standards.
• Ensure standards are current within the calibration recall system database.
• Ensure availability and traceability of necessary measurement standards.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace failing standards and address non-conformance impacts.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight by investigating problems and revising procedures to support continued calibration activities.
• Prepare procedures, datasheets, work packages and calibration reports based on customer requirements, manufacturer’s specifications, and/or national standards defining calibration accepted practices.
• Research and implement safety, uncertainty, and efficiency improvements for measurement methods.
• Provide technical justification and Cost Benefit Analysis as needed for capital equipment improvements.
• Provide expert technical advice and consultations to production operations and customer organizations in the measurement and calibration processes for assigned areas.
• Approve customer calibration requirements and establish equipment calibration intervals.
• Assist with the development and implementation of work instructions for calibrations performed on-site.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related, and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks at once, and make sound decisions for determining work priorities.
• Must have good organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, both within and external to Y-12.
• Working experience in other software is a plus, including but not limited to: LabVIEW, MetCal, SAP etc.
• Experience writing technical procedures as subject matter expert and calculating measurement system uncertainties and/or accuracies is desirable.
• Knowledge of statistics and metrology highly recommended.
• Expertise in engineering instrumentation and quality measurement systems
• Ability to interpret information from technical requirements, management requirements, and industry standards to support the implementation of technical projects.
• High discipline in documentation, traceability, and audit readiness
• Ability to clearly express and document technical issues using Microsoft Office or other software packages.

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.