R&D Engineer 2

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 93,050 - 155,080; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL. is looking for a Calibration Engineer in Santa Rosa, California. The role involves developing and maintaining calibration systems for measurement and test equipment, requiring a strong background in mechanical engineering.

Ideal candidates will possess strong technical writing and communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of mechanical measurements. The salary range for this position is USD $93,050.00 – USD $155,080.00 per year.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, other applicable engineering/science discipline or equivalent.
• Strong technical writing capability and solid communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and dimensional measurements.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 and/or Z-540 standards.
• Ability to develop an uncertainty budget in accordance with the GUM method.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain calibration systems, procedures, and methods for measurement and test equipment.
• Evaluate new calibration methods and procedures.
• Maintain calibration laboratory and quality system.
• Troubleshoot causes of process failures and out of control conditions.
• Work closely with personnel responsible for other processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Knowledge of mechanical measurements

Familiarity with ISO 17025

Metrology

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or applicable field

Tools

Measurement equipment

Calibration systems

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world‑class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award‑winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry‑first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles, measurement science, mathematics, and physics to develop, document and maintain calibration systems, procedures and methods for dimensional inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) based on analysis of measurement problems, and accuracy and precision requirements.
• Evaluate new calibration methods and procedures.
• Use statistics to analyze measurement standards and processes.
• Maintain calibration laboratory and/or departmental accreditation, and quality system.
• Develop and validate unique/new measurement applications and methodologies.
• Develop measurement methods and techniques for new products using state‑of‑the‑art contact and non‑contact measuring equipment and related software.
• Monitoring, calibrating, setup, training and operation of measurement equipment.
• Evaluate new tools and/or software.
• Troubleshooting causes of process failures and out of control/spec conditions.
• Work closely with personnel responsible for other processes and organizations.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, other applicable engineering/science discipline or equivalent.
• Strong technical writing capability and solid communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills, commitment to task, creativity in problem solving.
• Work collaboratively to solve difficult technical problems.
• Familiarity with Windows OS, PC architecture.
• In‑depth knowledge of mechanical and dimensional measurements.
• Be familiar with the ISO 17025 and/or Z‑540 standards and the process of accreditation.
• Have knowledge and interest in the field of metrology and associated activities such as Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Statistics and precision physical dimensional measurements.
• Ability to develop an uncertainty budget in accordance with the GUM method.

Pay Range: USD $93,050.00 – USD $155,080.00 per year

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