metrology technician
Metrology technicians apply their practical knowledge of metrology to calibrate measuring instruments, test equipment and analyse their performance. They ensure that the evaluated equipment meets requirements for precision, performance and accuracy. They report about their work and advise on technical matters concerning measuring instruments.
Also called: metrology technologist, metrologist, dimensional engineer, instrument technician, meter technician, metrology engineering technician, instrument specialist, junior metrology technician
- 17
- essential skills
- 13
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
17- analyse test data
- calibrate precision instrument
- contact scientists
- create solutions to problems
- instrumentation engineering
- maintain technical equipment
- metrology
- operate precision measuring equipment
- operate scientific measuring equipment
- order equipment
- perform test run
- quality standards
- read standard blueprints
- troubleshoot
- use testing equipment
- write calibration report
- write technical reports
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