Metrology Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory•Oak Ridge, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Metrology Engineer who will focus on providing in-laboratory calibration services to the ORNL research and operations community as well as limited external customers. The Metrology Engineer serves as a technical lead and deputy operations for calibrations in their assigned disciplines, ensuring measurement standards, traceability, and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance while reviewing calibration results and resolving technical issues. They also develop and improve calibration methods/capabilities (including uncertainty analysis and supporting software), interface with customers, and provide technical direction and training to metrology technicians. This position resides in the Measurement Services group in the Fabrication, Instrumentation, and Inspection Division (FIID), Facilities and Operations (F&O) Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Requirements

A BS in engineering or related technical field.
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in a calibration laboratory or similar setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with working in an ISO-17025 accredited laboratory.
Experience with metrology asset management system software such as Fluke’s MET/TEAM or similar software.
Significant experience with and proficiency in uncertainty budgeting.
Thorough understanding of principles of calibration traceability.
Significant experience with and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, or similar software.
Experience with Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Electrical, Torque, Force, Dimensional, Mass/Balance calibration techniques.
Experience directing the work of both bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit staff.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Responsibilities

Serves as technical contact for Metrology calibration disciplines to include but not limited to Dimensional, Torque, Force, Mass/Balance, Pressure, Temperature/Humidity, Air Velocity, and/or Electrical.
Review/approve calibration reports, uncertainty budgets, inspection reports, etc.
Develop and peer-review calibration procedures using MET/CAL and MET/TEAM, Lab-view and written formats.
Ensures continued care and traceability of ORNL Metrology Laboratory reference standards within assigned disciplines.
Interface with customers on technical problems and the determination and documentation of calibration requirements.
Abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.
Ensure the protection, packaging, preservation, and proper handling and storage of laboratory standards and equipment while under ORNL Metrology Laboratory control.
Ensures that the ORNL Metrology Laboratory maintains and expands, as appropriate, its National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
Maintains current knowledge of new measurement techniques within assigned disciplines to ensure the ORNL Metrology Laboratory remains on the cutting edge.
Recommend training opportunities for technicians to the Technical and/or Program Managers.
Evaluate and document qualifications of suppliers and subcontractors.
Evaluate and document environmental limits for operation of laboratory equipment. For out-of-limit conditions, analyze and determine the impact of the condition and take appropriate action up to and including suspension of work in the affected areas.
Provide training, technical direction and support to metrology technicians performing calibrations.
Maintain status of laboratory standards including calibration status, ensuring proper close-out calibration or checks for standards being decommissioned or whose recalibrations are being delayed.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.