Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Metrology Engineer

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Brooklyn Park • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $77,515 - $104,645 per year

About the role

  • This role is responsible for overseeing the calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all measurement and test equipment (M&TE) used within the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, industry regulatory requirements, and customer expectations by managing the tracking, scheduling, documentation, and accuracy of calibrated instruments.
  • Serves as the technical subject-matter expert for measurement systems, calibration processes, and traceability.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s calibration and metrology program.
  • Manage the complete lifecycle of calibrated instruments—including selection, onboarding, calibration scheduling, maintenance, and decommissioning.
  • Maintain a reliable calibration tracking system that ensures all M&TE is calibrated on time and documented properly.
  • Review calibration certificates for completeness, traceability, and conformance to national/international standards (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 17025).
  • Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities including Gage R&R, bias, linearity, and stability studies.
  • Collaborate with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and suppliers to resolve calibration-related nonconformances.
  • Maintain detailed calibration records, certificates, traceability logs, and equipment history.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in metrology, calibration engineering, quality engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • Experience managing calibrated instruments in a manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of measurement principles, dimensional metrology, and calibration processes.
  • Familiarity with calibration standards such as ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements.
  • Proficiency with calibration management software (e.g., GAGEtrak, ProCal, IndySoft, or equivalent).
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • High attention to detail and organizational accuracy.
  • Ability to work cross functionally and manage multiple priorities.
  • Minimal to no travel.
  • First shift.
Benefits
  • Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
metrologycalibration engineeringmeasurement principlesdimensional metrologycalibration processesGage R&Rbiaslinearitystability studiesengineering drawings
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication abilitiesdocumentation abilitiesattention to detailorganizational accuracycross-functional collaborationability to manage multiple priorities
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringISO/IEC 17025ISO 9001AS9100