Metrology Technician

Lexington Medical, Inc; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Medical, Inc. in Bedford, MA is hiring a Metrology Technician to develop, modify, and maintain automated inspection programs using OGP SmartScope systems, ensuring incoming and manufactured components meet engineering specifications and dimensional requirements.

This hands-on role emphasizes GD&T interpretation, datums and measurement strategies, and collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing in a fast-paced medical device environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in metrology, quality, manufacturing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in dimensional inspection, metrology, or quality control.
• Hands-on experience creating or modifying OGP SmartScope inspection programs strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with optical or automated dimensional inspection equipment and measurement techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain OGP SmartScope inspection programs for incoming and manufactured components.
• Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements into accurate, repeatable inspection routines.
• Establish datums, alignments, measurement strategies, and optical inspection parameters, including lighting, magnification, focus, and edge detection.
• Develop and document fixtures and setup methods to ensure consistent component inspection.
• Validate, troubleshoot, and optimize OGP programs for accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Revise inspection programs as drawings, specifications, and component revisions change.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to support dimensional inspection and resolve measurement issues.

Skills

Dimensional inspection

OGP SmartScope

GD&T interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate degree/Technical certification

Tools

OGP SmartScope inspection programs

Optical/automated inspection equipment

Job description

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a medical device company developing and manufacturing minimally invasive surgical stapling solutions in the Boston area. With the highest standards in design engineering and smart manufacturing, our team delivers disruptive technology to healthcare providers, improving surgical outcomes for patients in a thriving $6B+ surgical stapler market.

Rooted in a talent-dense culture, we are committed to innovation, foster continuous growth, and achieve great heights together. At Lexington Medical, Inc., you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients worldwide and thrive in a fast-growing MedTech company.

Role Overview:

We are hiring a Metrology Technician to join our Quality team at Lexington Medical, Inc. in Bedford, MA. In this role, you will develop, modify, and maintain automated inspection programs using OGP SmartScope systems to ensure incoming and manufactured components meet engineering specifications and dimensional requirements.

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on OGP inspection programming, dimensional metrology, and GD&T interpretation. You will translate engineering drawings into reliable, repeatable inspection routines and work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to support component inspection and production.

If you are detail-oriented, technically strong, and enjoy hands-on metrology and programming work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Create, modify, and maintain OGP SmartScope inspection programs for incoming and manufactured components.
• Translate engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements into accurate, repeatable inspection routines.
• Establish datums, alignments, measurement strategies, and optical inspection parameters, including lighting, magnification, focus, and edge detection.
• Develop and document fixtures and setup methods to ensure consistent component inspection.
• Validate, troubleshoot, and optimize OGP programs for accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Revise inspection programs as drawings, specifications, and component revisions change.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to support dimensional inspection and resolve measurement issues.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in metrology, quality, manufacturing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in dimensional inspection, metrology, or quality control.
• Hands-on experience creating or modifying OGP SmartScope inspection programs strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with optical or automated dimensional inspection equipment and measurement techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.

Location & Work Arrangement:

This position is based in Bedford, Massachusetts (near Boston) and is an onsite role.

Company Overview & Disclaimer:

Lexington Medical, Inc. is a surgical stapling company based in Bedford, MA, developing smart surgical technology for minimally invasive procedures. We’re hiring top engineers and medical device sales professionals to help us grow and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.

Hourly Rate: $30 USD - $40 USD