R&D Engineer 2

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

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, California, is looking for an Engineering Calibration Specialist to develop and maintain calibration systems and procedures for measurement equipment. Candidates should possess a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, paired with strong communication skills and technical writing capability.

This role involves collaborating with teams to solve complex measurement problems while ensuring laboratory accreditation and quality standards are upheld. The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $93,050 - $155,080.

Qualifications

• Strong technical writing capability and solid communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills, commitment to task, creativity in problem solving.
• Familiarity with Windows OS and PC architecture.
• In‑depth knowledge of mechanical and dimensional measurements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain calibration systems, procedures, and methods for inspection.
• Evaluate new calibration methods and procedures.
• Use statistics to analyze measurement standards and processes.
• Maintain calibration laboratory accreditation and quality system.

Skills

Technical writing capability

Teamwork skills

Problem solving creativity

Communication skills

Knowledge of mechanical measurements

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Measurement equipment

Statistical analysis software

Calibration tools

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 (IMTE) 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 - $155,080.00 Year

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