Metrology Technician

ZipLine; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Metrology Technician who will play a vital role in ensuring product accuracy and quality. Responsibilities include operating advanced measurement equipment, performing detailed dimensional analysis, and maintaining inspection documentation. Ideal candidates will possess 3+ years of relevant CMM experience and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years CMM programming experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift 35lbs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize FARO Roaming Arm and maintain CMM inspection routines.
• Conduct thorough inspections on parts to ensure compliance.
• Generate comprehensive inspection reports and contribute to quality control processes.

Skills

CMM operation

dimensional measurement techniques

GD&T

communication

problem solving

Tools

Polyworks

Calypso

PC-DMIS

MCOSMOS

laser scanning equipment

Job description

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About Zipline Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Using robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain. Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people. About You and The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Metrology Technician with a passion for precision measurement. In this role you will play a crucial part in ensuring the accuracy and quality of our products using advanced measurement equipment, including the FARO Roaming Arm and Hexagon Bridge CMM. You will drive accountability to our designs internally and externally and collaborate closely with our design engineers and quality engineers to understand measurement capability and manufacturing capability of parts with complex geometries.

What You'll Do

CMM Operation

• Utilize the FARO Roaming Arm and Polyworks software to measure complex parts and components.
• Create and maintain CMM inspection routines to meet stringent quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure measurement processes align with product specifications.
  
  

3D Dimensional Analysis

• Perform detailed 3D dimensional analysis on machined parts, assemblies and other components.
• Identify and report deviations from design specifications.
  
  

Inspection

• Conduct thorough inspections on parts, components and assemblies to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Document and report inspection results accurately, and initiate non-conformance reports when necessary.
  
  

Quality Documentation

• Generate comprehensive inspection reports and maintain detailed records of inspection data.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality control processes and procedures.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 3 years CMM programming experience
• Experience with Polyworks, Calypso, PC-DMIS, or MCOSMOS
• Strong knowledge of dimensional measurement techniques and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing)
• Understanding of dimensional metrology concepts such as alignments, coordinate systems, measurement uncertainty, degrees of freedom, etc.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration within cross functional teams.
• Must be able to lift 35lbs
• Must be eligible to work in the US
  
  

Bonus Qualifications

• Laser scanning or laser line probe experience will be a huge plus
• Inspection Certifications such as IPC-A610, IPC- 612, IPC-620 or ASQ CQI
• Experience operating Keyence IM8030-T Optical Measurement System
• Experience operating a FARO Arm or Hexagon Bridge CMM
  
  

What Else You Need to Know Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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