About this role
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 Fluke's 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
• Bachelor's 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.