Senior Metrology Technician, R&D

Senior Metrology Technician, R&D

Hologic is seeking a Senior Metrology Technician, R&D to support Mechanical R&D engineering activities through dimensional inspection, metrology programming, equipment maintenance, and calibration support. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented metrology professional with strong hands-on measurement experience, excellent technical judgment, and the ability to partner closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams. This role is located in Newark, DE and will require onsite presence.

As a Senior Metrology Technician, R&D, you will perform precise dimensional inspections and help maintain the accuracy and readiness of metrology equipment used across R&D activities. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting product development, prototype evaluation, verification activities, and measurement strategy execution for fabricated components and assemblies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with engineers and engineering technicians to collect, analyze, and document dimensional inspection data.
• Developing, validating, and maintaining inspection programs using PC-DMIS and associated metrology software.
• Operating metrology and inspection equipment, including:
• Coordinate Measuring Machines, or CMMs
• Portable CMM arms
• Laser scanning systems
• Keyence vision systems
• Optical comparators
• Conventional handheld measurement tools and gauges
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Developing and executing inspection procedures, measurement plans, and inspection strategies.
• Designing and implementing fixture solutions to support accurate, repeatable inspections.
• Ensuring metrology and inspection equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and operational.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, prioritizing, and resolving inspection and measurement issues.
• Supporting installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities for inspection equipment where applicable.
• Conducting inspection studies, measurement system analyses, and capability assessments to support engineering and quality objectives.
• Creating, maintaining, and improving SOPs, work instructions, and related documentation.
• Supporting prototype, verification, validation, and product development activities through accurate and timely measurement services.
• Recommending process improvements, measurement enhancements, and efficiency opportunities based on direct observations and technical expertise.
• Building strong working relationships with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other site stakeholders.
• Supporting and complying with the Quality Policy and Quality Management System procedures.

What We're Looking For:

• We are looking for someone who brings strong technical metrology experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently on moderately complex assignments.
• The successful candidate will be comfortable working from drawings, specifications, and verbal or written instructions while helping determine appropriate inspection methods and measurement strategies.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma/GED or associate degree preferred.

Experience:

• 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with PC-DMIS is required.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong understanding of metrology principles and dimensional inspection techniques.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, or GD&T.
• Experience operating CMMs, portable CMM arms, laser scanners, vision systems, optical comparators, and handheld measurement tools.
• Ability to develop, validate, and maintain inspection programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical inspection and measurement issues.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and technical teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to recommend practical process and measurement improvements.

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