Precision Metrology Lab Setup Specialist

Nelson Connects; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Connects seeks a hands-on Metrology Set Up Technician to support dimensional metrology, calibration, and GD&T work within a developing manufacturing environment. You will help establish a new metrology lab, write procedures, train teammates, and collaborate with R&D and production teams to ensure reliable measurement processes.

You’ll manage CMM programming, optical measurement, and 3D scanning setups, maintain calibration schedules, and generate measurement data for engineering

Qualifications

• Hands-on metrology experience in dimensional metrology, CMM programming, calibration, and measurement system setup.
• Strong GD&T understanding and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to develop procedures and SOPs for metrology equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare facility and environment for instrument arrival per manufacturer specifications.
• Manage receipt, installation, calibration, commissioning, and readiness of metrology equipment.
• Develop SOPs, safety procedures, measurement methods, and operator qualification standards.
• Perform initial operations on new equipment and create internal manuals and reference documentation.
• Establish calibration schedules, traceability, and gage R&R practices to control measurement uncertainty.
• Source and maintain inventory of metrology fixtures, probes, styli, and standards.
• Inspect parts against drawings and GD&T for research and production needs.
• Generate accurate measurement data for engineering, production, and downstream teams.
• Provide measurement feedback to improve manufacturing processes with tool teams.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operation of metrology equipment.

Skills

CMM programming

Optical measurement

3D scanning

GD&T interpretation

Engineering drawing interpretation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Process development

Tools

CMM software

Job description

Nelson Connects seeks a hands-on Metrology Set Up Technician to support dimensional metrology, calibration, and GD&T work within a developing manufacturing environment. You will help establish a new metrology lab, write procedures, train teammates, and collaborate with R&D and production teams to ensure reliable measurement processes.

You’ll manage CMM programming, optical measurement, and 3D scanning setups, maintain calibration schedules, and generate measurement data for engineering