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Metrologist-Quality Control Engineer

Applied Materials
Gloucester, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Oct 2025
💰 $88,000/yr($64,000/yr$88,000/yr)

About the role

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$64,000.00 - $88,000.00

Location:

Gloucester,MA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure product entering operations or inventory meets all design requirements by confirming dimensional characteristics, visual / cosmetic attributes, functional operation and supporting documentation review.
  • Working level understanding of Metrology concepts including Blueprint layout & GD&T.
  • Working level and complex (independent) CMM programming.
  • Conduct CMM part setup and operation utilizing fixturing and probe calibration.
  • Utilize drawings and CAD models to validate supplier parts to print.
  • Conduct inspection of parts and packaging utilizing all standard tools and methodologies.
  • Maintains inspection tooling and equipment to ensure results reliability and repeatability.
  • Communicate methods of inspection to suppliers, including tools used, setup methods, and datum establishment for alignment and collaboration.

  • Act as a feedback conduit to design engineering for dimensioning and tolerancing on critical parts.

  • Provide feedback to suppliers to improve manufacturing methods.

  • Develop best-known methods for the supply base and internal metrology.

  • Capability to write procedures to document metrology methods and best-known methods.

  • Capability to prepare detailed technical reports and offer insights on measurement uncertainties.

  • Maintain measurement procedures and calibration records in accordance with ISO and quality standards.

  • Lead initiatives to digitize and automate metrology workflows, integrating IoT-enabled inspection tools and real-time data analytics.

  • Identifies potential project candidates for continuous improvements and provides project support.
  • Provides Inspection guidance and support to Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Suppliers as required.
  • Acts as a mentor for other Inspection team members.

Functional Knowledge

  • Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles and application.

 Business Expertise

  • Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Leadership

  • Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

  • Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Able to determine stakeholder needs and deliver streamlined solutions and accurate results.

Impact

  • Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

  • Explains difficult or sensitive information. Effective collaboration and leadership skills.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

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