Metrologist

Position Title

Metrologist

Location: Bangalore India
Reporting To: India Service Operations Manager / Laboratory Manager
Work Mode: Full-time Onsite

Position Summary

The Quality & Metrology Engineer is responsible for supporting calibration metrology and quality activities within the India Service Laboratory. The role is responsible for ensuring calibration accuracy maintaining metrological traceability supporting ISO/IEC 17025 and NABL compliance and contributing to new capability development for Flukes Test & Measurement service business in India.

This position will play a key role in laboratory operations helping improve calibration quality technical capability productivity and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory leadership global metrology experts and cross-functional teams to support calibration services capability expansion process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of Test & Measurement instruments calibration principles and quality systems with hands-on laboratory experience and a passion for process improvement and automation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Calibration & Metrology Operations

• Perform calibration of Test & Measurement equipment in accordance with Fluke procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Execute daily calibration activities and achieve committed Turn-Around-Time (TAT) targets.
• Maintain metrological traceability of calibration standards and reference equipment.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates with high technical accuracy.
• Support troubleshooting and technical investigation of complex calibration issues.

2. Quality & Compliance

• Support implementation maintenance and continuous improvement of the laboratory quality management system.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • ISO/IEC 17025
  • NABL accreditation requirements
  • Fluke Quality Management System
• Support internal audits external audits proficiency testing and corrective action activities.
• Maintain controlled procedures technical records and quality documentation.

3. Capability Development & NPI Support

• Support deployment of new calibration and repair capabilities.
• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) service readiness activities.
• Assist with validation of calibration methods and technical procedures.
• Work with global metrology teams to transfer knowledge and best practices.
• Support laboratory expansion projects and capability roadmap execution.

4. Automation & Continuous Improvement

• Support the team with MVS procedure automation including development validation optimization and deployment of automated calibration procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve calibration efficiency quality consistency and productivity.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives within laboratory operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects using FBS Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

5. Technical Support & Collaboration

• Work closely with Service Engineers Quality teams Engineering teams and Global Metrology teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support investigation of customer escalations related to calibration quality and technical performance.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing within the laboratory.
• Contribute to a culture of quality safety teamwork and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in:
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Metrology
  • Physics
  • Other relevant technical disciplines

Experience

• 3-8 years of experience in calibration metrology laboratory operations quality engineering or Test & Measurement services.
• Experience working within ISO17025 accredited laboratories.
• Experience supporting calibration and measurement activities.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Calibration principles
  • Measurement uncertainty
  • Traceability requirements
  • Test & Measurement equipment
• Familiarity with NABL accreditation requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and calibration procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fluke Tektronix Keysight Rohde & Schwarz or equivalent Test & Measurement equipment.
• Experience with MVS procedure development and automation.
• Experience with Python LabVIEW MET/CAL MET/TEAM or related automation tools.
• Experience supporting new capability setup and NPI projects.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis CAPA and quality improvement methodologies.