Metrology Scientist, X-ray Sources

Metrology Scientist, X-ray Sources

Reports to: X-Ray Sources Metrology Senior Scientist Department: X-Ray Sources Development

Job Summary:

X-Ray Sources testing. Tests and experiments to characterize X-ray source products which lead to improved quality. Tests and experiments of X-ray source products to verify specifications are met both internally and externally. Assist in the creation and execution of testing platforms. Assist in the creation and execution of procedures for new and existing product lines. Work with the Development team, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, and Reliability through all stages of product life cycle.

Essential Functions:

- Test system operation in support of Development projects, Manufacturing, Reliability, and continuous improvement efforts, etc. Present examples include functional testing of X-ray sources, environmental testing of X-ray sources, and lifetime testing of X-ray sources.

- Report generation (MS Office suite, technical calculations, conclusions/results). Reports for both internal data documentation as well as reports to customers. May include conference presentations as well.

- Ability to read and understand product specifications. Participate in the generation of the product specifications.

- Troubleshoot equipment which includes electrical, electronic, mechanical and programing problems.

- Assist in the setup and creation of test platforms for the development group and other teams

- Assist in operator training and certification in relation to test systems and practices

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in physics or electrical engineering required

- Advanced electrical and mechanical tool use (grinders, drills, saws, soldering irons, microscopes, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, fabrication, etc.)

- Experience writing technical reports

- LabVIEW hardware programming/control experience

- Experience with electromechanical hardware

- Experience with statistics and/or data analysis preferred

- Experience testing and operating X-Ray Sources and tubes preferred

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

- Operation of a PC, including MS Office Suite

- Troubleshooting of electrical systems

- Programing for external hardware

- Creative problem solving