Metrology Technician

**DESCRIPTION**

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conducts basic product and component testing using a variety of measurement methods, including automated procedures.
- Programs, trains, and operates Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE).
- Assists lab managers, engineers, and customers in selecting appropriate test methods and interpreting measurement data.
- Participates in inter-laboratory comparisons and measurement assurance programs.
- Supports uncertainty studies related to measurement or calibration results.
- Manages procurement of necessary lab services and consumables.
- Ensures proper maintenance and calibration of M&TE within the scope of work.
- Assists with reporting data quality metrics and continuous improvement activities related to data quality and lab systems.
- Follows laboratory strategy, SIPOC process, and scorecard for operational efficiency.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Competencies**:

- **Communicates Effectively**: Able to deliver clear and concise communication tailored to different audiences.
- **Customer Focus**: Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- **Data Quality**: Identifies and corrects data flaws to support effective information governance and decision-making.
- **Dimensional Metrology**: Applies dimensional measurement science to develop measurement/inspection processes for design validation and conformity assessment.
- **Measurement Science**: Analyzes measurement processes to identify sources of measurement uncertainty across traceability chains.
- **Values Differences**: Recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization.
- **Laboratory Management**: Leads technical resources and manages laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with certification and accreditation requirements.

**Education, Licenses, and Certifications**:

- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience.
- A regionally applicable Certification (e.g., US Department of Labor) or a two-year associate’s degree from an accredited college program in a relevant field of study.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Experience**:

- Some work experience and intermediate-level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.

**Skills**:

- Reviewing inspection requests and selecting suitable equipment for inspection.
- Programming and inspecting parts using CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine), Roundness, Contour, and Roughness Measuring Machines.
- Reporting inspection results and closing inspection requests.
- Maintenance and care of CMM, Roundness, Contour, and Roughness Measuring Machines.
- Ensuring timely calibration of measurement equipment.
- Maintaining good housekeeping standards in the laboratory.
- Conducting inspection and calibration activities at specified temperatures.

**Job** Quality

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** On-site

**Job Type** Shop

**ReqID** 2410764

**Relocation Package** No