Metrology Technician II

Alutiiq; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Metrology Technician II to support vital technical services at a prestigious research center. This role involves calibrating and certifying a variety of test equipment, diagnosing and repairing complex measuring devices, and providing training to junior technicians. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about precision and quality in measurement, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects while ensuring the highest standards of measurement accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications

• AS degree in a technical discipline plus 2-4 years of experience required.
• 6 years of production experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates and certifies test equipment to technical specifications.
• Diagnoses and repairs malfunctioning measuring equipment.
• Provides training on metrology principles to apprentice technicians.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Excel Proficiency

ISO 17025 Knowledge

ANSI Z540.1 Knowledge

Physical Lifting (50 lbs)

Education

AS degree in a technical discipline

6 years of production experience

Job description

The Metrology Technician II supports the Technical Information, Administrative, and Logistics Services (TIALS) Contract, at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH.

Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Responsible for the calibration and certifying test equipment to technical specifications in one of the major equipment classifications of electronic, electro-mechanical, pressure systems, flow, mechanical, photo-optical and physical/dimensional measuring.
• The incumbent will utilize calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, and accuracy and precision requirements.
• Identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms.
• Diagnoses and repairs malfunction in complex measuring and test equipment using theories of operation, block diagrams, schematics, logic trees, and software diagnostics to the component level.
• Provides training to apprentice technicians on metrology principles, resolving technical problems, and complicated electronic theory.
• Inspects measuring and test equipment for preventive maintenance, cleanliness, and safety requirements.
• Analyzes and interprets results of measurements and calibrations using mathematical formulas, and documents results of measurements and calibrations on calibration certificates and calibration correction charts.
• Performs a variety of technical tasks of increased complexity including testing, calibration, and repairs on various equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently tests, calibrates, and repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment for conformance to established standards, and assists in formulating calibration standards.
• Plans sequence of testing and calibration procedures for instruments and equipment, according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications.
• Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment.
• Disassembles instruments and equipment, using hand tools, and inspects components for defects.
• Measures parts for conformity with specifications, using micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments. Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts and circuitry.
• Reassembles and calibrates instruments and equipment.
• Completes all calibration documentation in prescribed systems with a high level of accuracy and in a timely manner.
• If authorized by the manager, may conduct Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) inspections.
• If authorized by the manager, may perform the duties of the Responsible Area Coordinator (RAC) for the work center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist Engineer in procedure writing and validation.
• Check the Measurement Uncertainty Analysis (MUA), Test Uncertainty Ratio (TUR) and guard-banding.
• Assist Engineer in validating software and documentation.
• Provides technical assistance to customers, when required.
• Comply with all other applicable provisions of the Contract.
• Comply with all Company Policies, Procedures, and Directives in the performance of duties under the current contract.
• Comply with all provisions of the Contracts Safety Plan.
• Comply with all provisions of the Contracts Quality Plan.
• Comply with all applicable NASA instructions, policies and directives.

Minimum Requirements:

AS degree in a technical discipline plus 2 to 4 years of relative experience. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of production experience in a commercial laboratory or equivalent industry may be substituted.

Skills:

• Must be able to interface effectively with other personnel.
• Must be able to physically lift 50 lbs.
• Must perform work safely, in compliance with HS&E requirements, and take actions to ensure a safe working environment.
• Proficient in Excel, writing macros and formulas.
• Solid analytical skills and statistical processes and methods.
• Solid communication and teamwork.
• Possess a working knowledge of ISO 17025 standards and ANSI Z540.1 and 3 Standards.

Physical Demands:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

Work Environment:

Indoor, controlled climate with little to no exposure to hazardous material.