Senior Metrology Engineer

Description

About Us:

US Conec is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density fiber optic connector solutions. With over 30 years of expertise in precision engineering, injection molding, and plastics manufacturing, we continue to drive innovation and redefine the optical interconnect industry.
 

US Conec is a stable and growing organization with locations in Hickory, NC and Fort Worth, TX.  What sets us apart from other employers?  Our core values and company culture.  We offer a collaborative team environment, a customer and employee centric work culture, and unparalleled benefits including 4 weeks of PTO for all new hires.   Apply today to learn more!

About the job: 

We are looking for someone experienced in metrology software, equipment, and applications with demonstrated knowledge of products, processes and metrology requirements.  The ideal candidate will create, maintain, and utilize metrology programs, software tools, accessories, fixtures and equipment to support manufacturing, design, development and troubleshooting of new and existing products. 

 What you will do:

• Support metrology group objectives of maintenance, calibration, verification and procurement of metrology equipment and software
• Provide support for the characterization of existing equipment and the acquisition of new equipment
• Assist in the development of monitoring systems to ensure equipment and the acquisition of new equipment
• Support the development of fixtures and software tools that integrate with equipment and improve efficiencies
• Develop ferrule and mold metrology programs, testing, training and support 
• Maintain metrology program documentation and control
• Support database, reporting and metrology requirements for connectors
• Aid in recommendations to connector metrology group in Texas
• Support quality department with issue troubleshooting related to metrology
• Trade secrets, development, documentation and protection
• Recommend course of events such as additional testing and updates top specifications to support product enhancement
• Document test results and perform statistical analysis towards the preparation of charts, graphs and reports as directed, using numerous applications such as Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Matlab, Powerpoint and others
• Maintain metrology laboratory rooms, tools, equipment and artifacts in a clean and organized manner

The equipment you will use:

• Multi-sensor high accuracy CMM's and software
• Confocal Microscopes and op/analysis software
• CT scanning machines and software
• SEM/AFM equipment
• Microscopes and video cameras
• Contact gauging equipment, including but not limited to pin gauges, calipers and micrometers
• Fiber Optic connector interferometer

Requirements

What we'd like you to have:

• Bachelors of Science in Metrology or Engineering discipline
• Excellent communication, planning and independent problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan tests and analyze and interpret results
• Strong understanding of mechanical principals and design
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis software tools and techniques
• Optical, image processing, and/or precision machine designing experience would be ideal