Sr. Calibration & Metrology Technician
About The Position
Conax Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Calibration & Metrology Technician to provide technical leadership for calibration and metrology operations. The role serves as the subject matter expert for calibration, metrology, and measurement science, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of measurement systems while supporting new product development, manufacturing excellence, and customer satisfaction. The technician will lead calibration methods and laboratory operations, support quality-system compliance and audits, and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations. The role also supports new product introduction and product realization, develops inspection strategies and measurement plans, drives continuous improvement, and mentors and trains calibration and quality personnel. The work combines office, laboratory, and manufacturing-floor activities and involves movement throughout the facility. Required PPE includes safety glasses; the employee may encounter typical manufacturing conditions such as noise, dust, and shop environments. Candidates must be able to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to access technical data. The company cannot accept candidates who need sponsorship.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in calibration, metrology, or measurement systems.
- Strong understanding of measurement science and calibration principles.
- Experience troubleshooting complex measurement and instrumentation issues.
- Demonstrated ability to develop calibration methods and improve laboratory processes.
- Experience supporting audits and compliance activities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Must be able to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR) to gain access to technical data.
- Must not require sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in Electronics, Metrology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
- Formal metrology training or advanced technical coursework.
- Experience working within ISO 17025-accredited environments.
- Experience with AS9100-regulated manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of uncertainty analysis, Gauge R&R, and MSA methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority for calibration and measurement systems.
- Develop and improve calibration methods, procedures, and best practices.
- Perform measurement uncertainty analysis and ensure data integrity.
- Conduct Gauge R&R and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies.
- Lead investigations into out-of-tolerance equipment and measurement issues.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Manage and continuously improve calibration laboratory operations.
- Ensure audit readiness and compliance with quality-system requirements.
- Optimize calibration intervals and measurement-system effectiveness.
- Evaluate and recommend metrology technologies, equipment, and methodologies.
- Support compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, and ISO/IEC 17025.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and product realization activities.
- Develop inspection strategies and measurement plans.
- Participate in production-readiness reviews and risk assessments.
- Lead and support continuous-improvement projects that enhance quality and operational performance.
- Mentor calibration and quality personnel in metrology principles and best practices.
- Train team members on measurement techniques, equipment use, and calibration requirements.
- Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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