Sr. Metrologist/Measurements Engineer (m/f/d)

Sr. Metrologist/Measurements Engineer (m/f/d)

Role Summary

The Senior Metrology Engineer will develop, lead, and advance metrology capability at the Corning Technology Center Berlin, supporting the design, prototyping, qualification, and manufacturing of high-precision optical connectivity mechanical systems. This role serves as a subject matter expert for dimensional measurement methods, laboratory operations, measurement-system deployment, and technical decision-making within the Precision Connectivity Design Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, operation, and continuous improvement of the Metrology Lab at the Corning Technology Center Berlin.

• Coordinate day-to-day metrology lab activities, including workload prioritization, backlog follow-up, equipment readiness, calibration, maintenance, vendor support, and safe laboratory practices.

• Develop and promote metrology capability within OCS Technology by defining methods, standards, best practices, and technical guidance for dimensional measurement.

• Support the qualification, deployment, and standardization of new metrology systems and measurement methods across development and manufacturing environments.

• Provide second-level support for deployed measurement systems, including troubleshooting related to measurement methods, system performance, repeatability, data quality, and equipment capability.

• Partner with multidisciplinary project teams to design, evaluate, engineer, and build precision connectivity mechanical components for the telecommunications industry, from concept through delivery.

• Communicate operational status, metrology metrics, budget needs, technical issues, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership in a clear and actionable way.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, precision engineering, optical engineering, metrology, or a related technical field.

• Significant professional experience in dimensional metrology, precision measurement, mechanical design, product development, manufacturing engineering, or a comparable engineering environment.

• Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty, repeatability and reproducibility, gauge capability, calibration principles, and measurement-system analysis.

• Experience working with high-precision components, tight tolerances, and engineering drawings in a product development or manufacturing context.

• Ability to translate engineering requirements into reliable measurement strategies, inspection plans, and actionable technical recommendations.

• Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of dimensional measurement technologies such as CMM, optical measurement systems, vision systems, surface and form measurement, and precision inspection equipment.

• Practical knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, tolerance analysis, datum strategies, and functional product definition.

• Ability to define measurement methods, create inspection routines, analyze measurement data, and identify root causes of measurement variation.

• Experience with metrology software, data analysis tools, reporting methods, and structured documentation of measurement results.

• Knowledge of laboratory management practices, equipment qualification, calibration processes, maintenance planning, and supplier coordination.

• Professional Skills

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to lead technical topics independently and drive them to completion.

• Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain complex measurement topics to engineering, manufacturing, quality, and leadership audiences.

• Structured problem-solving capability, with a practical approach to troubleshooting, prioritization, and decision-making.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams, balancing technical depth with project execution needs.

• Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to build new capabilities, processes, and standards in a growing technical environment.

• Excellent English (spoken and written), German language skills is a plus.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting optical connectivity, telecommunications, precision mechanical assemblies, or other high-precision product platforms.

• Experience introducing new metrology equipment or measurement methods into engineering, laboratory, or manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with international quality and laboratory standards, structured problem-solving methods, and statistical analysis of measurement data.

• Experience working in a global matrix organization and collaborating with development, manufacturing, quality, procurement, and external suppliers.

• A job that shapes a life.

• Corning offers you the total package.

• Your well-being is our top priority. Our Compensation & Benefits package supports your health and well-being, your financial goals, and your career—from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentive programs are linked to key business results, ensuring you're rewarded when the company succeeds. When Corning wins, we all win.

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