Metrology Engineer Job Bethlehem area,Pennsylvania USA,Engineering

Metrology Engineer – Reliability & Maintenance Optimization

Project-based / Consulting

EFOR is looking for a Metrology Engineer to join a major Reliability, Maintenance, Calibration & Instrumentation improvement program at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Pennsylvania.

This is not a traditional calibration execution role
.

We are looking for an engineer who can challenge the status quo, identify inefficiencies, and help transform the site's approach to metrology and calibration
.

What you’ll do

Review current calibration strategies, processes, and standards
Identify opportunities to simplify and optimize calibration activities
Challenge existing ways of working and help redesign calibration processes & governance
Analyze calibration intervals, tolerances, instrument criticality, failures, and OOT events
Support the implementation of risk-based calibration strategies
Optimize calibration plans, preventive maintenance, job plans, and instrument master data
Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives while maintaining GMP compliance and equipment reliability
Support root cause analysis, investigations, deviations, and CAPAs
Work closely with Reliability, Maintenance, Engineering, Instrumentation, Quality, Operations, and CMMS teams
Support instrument lifecycle, obsolescence, and replacement strategies
Ensure calibration documentation and technical rationale are GMP-compliant and inspection-ready

What we're looking for

We are looking for a Metrology / Calibration / Instrumentation Engineer with experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and, most importantly, a strong Continuous Improvement mindset
.

You should be someone who:

Questions existing practices rather than simply following them
Identifies gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
Uses data and technical knowledge to make recommendations
Connects metrology, reliability, maintenance, compliance, and CMMS data
Translates technical analysis into practical improvements
Works effectively with both technical teams and site leadership

Required experience

Experience in Metrology, Calibration, Instrumentation, or Maintenance Engineering
Experience in a GMP pharmaceutical, biotech, vaccine, or other regulated manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of process instrumentation: temperature, pressure, flow, level, weighing, analytical, and utility instruments
Experience analyzing calibration history, failures, OOT events, and instrument performance
Familiarity with CMMS / EAM or calibration management systems
Understanding of GMP, change control, deviation management, and data integrity

Nice to have

Experience with SAP PM, Maximo, Blue Mountain RAM, Pro Cal, Beamex, Kneat
, or similar systems is a plus.
Experience with risk-based calibration, calibration interval optimization, reliability-centered maintenance, or instrument lifecycle management is highly valued.

Why this role?

This is a great opportunity for an engineer who wants to go beyond day-to-day calibration execution and have a real impact on how a pharmaceutical site's metrology and instrumentation program operates
.

If you enjoy problem-solving, challenging existing processes, working cross-functionally, and driving meaningful technical improvements
, we'd love to hear from you.

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