Senior Systems Engineer - Dimensional Metrology & GD&T

Mitutoyo Research & Development America (formerly Micro Encoder Inc.); California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance (100%)

Life and disability insurance (100%)

401(k) with 6% match

Vacation 15 days

Paid holidays 12

Paid sick days 10

Performance-based annual bonus

Job summary

Mitutoyo Research & Development America (MRDA) seeks a Senior Systems Engineer focused on dimensional metrology and GD&T. The role requires translating measurement science into practical software solutions and collaborating with global teams in Japan, Europe, and North America.

You’ll interpret GD&T requirements, validate algorithms, and contribute to metrology software development, standards work, and training. Hybrid work in California or Washington is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in dimensional metrology and GD&T, incl. ASME Y14.5
• Familiarity with ISO GPS standards and how tolerances, datum systems, and measurement methods interact
• Experience with metrology software, CMMs, and related workflows

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex GD&T requirements and evaluate them.
• Translate engineering needs into software requirements and workflows.
• Collaborate with software developers and engineering teams to validate solutions.
• Contribute to standards activities and technical documentation.

Skills

Dimensional metrology

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

ISO GPS standards

Metrology software

CMMs

MBD/PMI

CAD-based inspection

DMIS

STEP AP242

Tools

DMIS

MBD/PMI

CAD-based inspection

Metrology software

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer - Dimensional Metrology & GD&T

City of Industry, California or Kirkland, Washington - Full Time

Are you the person others turn to when a GD&T requirement gets complicated? Do you enjoy digging into challenging measurement problems, understanding what engineering really means, and turning that knowledge into solutions people can actually use?

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with strong expertise in dimensional metrology and GD&T who wants to take that knowledge beyond individual measurements and applications. You'll help shape the next generation of Mitutoyo metrology solutions by connecting measurement science, real-world customer needs, and software development.

You’ll tackle some of the most interesting technical questions in dimensional metrology. How should a complex GD&T requirement be interpreted? What is the right way to evaluate it? Why can two measurement methods produce different results? And, importantly, how do we turn the right answer into software that engineers and manufacturers can trust?

You’ll work side by side with stakeholders, software developers, and engineering teams to turn and develop deep metrology knowledge into real products. You'll help define how advanced GD&T functions should work, translate customer and engineering needs into software requirements and workflows, and develop validation approaches that demonstrate our solutions are technically correct, consistent, and explainable.

This is also an opportunity to have an impact beyond a single product or project. You'll collaborate with Mitutoyo experts in Japan, Europe, and North America, follow developments in ASME and ISO standards, help align technical approaches across our organization, and share your expertise through technical guidance, training, and mentoring.

In short, you'll help bridge the world of measurement science and software, making advanced metrology knowledge useful to the engineers and manufacturers who depend on it.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

We are looking for someone who has built substantial expertise in dimensional metrology and GD&T, particularly ASME Y14.5, with good familiarity with relevant ISO GPS standards. You understand not just what the standards say, but how geometrical tolerances, datum systems, measurement methods, fitting techniques, uncertainty, and manufacturing realities come together when solving a real measurement problem.

You enjoy difficult technical problems and are comfortable going deep into the details, but you can also step back and explain a complicated concept clearly. You can work with software developers and product teams to turn engineering knowledge and customer requirements into practical functionality.

Experience with metrology software, CMMs, CAD-based inspection, MBD/PMI, optical or scanning technologies, or standards such as QIF, DMIS, and STEP AP242 will give you an edge. Experience contributing to standards activities, technical publications, engineering software development, or algorithm validation is also valuable.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and excited to use deep technical knowledge to influence the future of dimensional metrology.

For a list of required and beneficial skills and experience, see the job description at https://www.mitutoyo-rda.com/2026-11.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $120,000-$180,000 per year. The successful candidate’s salary will be determined based on job-related experience/ knowledge/ skills, education, and complexity and responsibility of the role. Benefits include 100% paid medical, dental, vision insurance (75% for dependents), 100% paid life and disability insurance, 6% matching 401k, 15 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days per year, and eligibility for performance based annual bonus. Additional benefits and details can be found at https://www.mitutoyo-rda.com/benefits.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE

Your work here will help make a positive impact on society. You'll enjoy working in our casual and friendly environment with very flexible hours and hybrid work model. You will get to work with a very intelligent group of people using our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. We are highly stable and we'll support your career development with training opportunities and our cultural focus on individual growth. You'll also love our excellent benefits package.

OUR COMPANY

MRDA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitutoyo Corporation, is at the forefront of developing state-of-the-art technologies and software that enhance lives through world-leading metrology solutions. Our products are integral in ensuring quality in industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, semiconductors, medical equipment, and machine tools.

MRDA is based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with a branch office in sunny California. Working from modern, well-equipped facilities, we offer a challenging, team-oriented, and casual work environment. We value work-life balance, offering great benefits and a fun, energetic atmosphere where we work hard, play hard, and enjoy life.

For more information about life at MRDA, check out https://www.mitutoyo-rda.com/life-at-mrda.

MRDA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MRDA participates in E-Verify. Detailed information: E-Verify and Right to Work Statement.

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