Sr Metrology Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Senior Metrology Technician – Robotics
Location : Columbus, OH
Hire Type : Direct-Hire
Compensation :$70,000 - $80,000
Benefits : Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
Must have Skill Set :

• 5+ years of metrology experience using FARO Vantage or FARO ION laser trackers
• Advanced experience with PolyWorks for alignment, GD&T, coordinate systems, reporting, and automation
• Experience calibrating robotics systems, robotic workcells, or robotic welding cells
• Experience with RoboDK robotic calibration software
• Experience with Yaskawa/Motoman robots and teach pendants
• Strong knowledge of dimensional metrology, tolerance analysis, and measurement uncertainty
• Experience commissioning large robotic systems, gantries, rails, or transport units
• Ability to travel 60–70% to customer sites
• Experience troubleshooting FARO, PolyWorks, robotics hardware, and software in the field
• Python scripting experience (PolyWorks macros and RoboDK API preferred)

Overview:
Our client is seeking a Senior Metrology Technician to lead the calibration, alignment, and validation of advanced robotics and robotic welding systems at customer sites across the U.S. This highly technical, field-based role is responsible for ensuring robotic cells meet precise dimensional tolerances from installation through final validation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with FARO laser trackers, PolyWorks, RoboDK, and industrial robotics, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and software issues independently. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge robotic automation systems while supporting large-scale manufacturing installations.

Job Duties:

• Perform end-to-end dimensional calibration of robotic welding cells using FARO Vantage laser trackers.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot FARO laser tracker equipment in field environments.
• Align rails, tracks, positioners, and robotic systems using PolyWorks.
• Calibrate robot base frames and TCPs using RoboDK on Yaskawa/Motoman robots.
• Verify dimensional accuracy and ensure all robotics systems meet engineering tolerances before customer handoff.
• Analyze calibration data, resolve out-of-tolerance conditions, and document final results.
• Generate calibration reports and maintain organized documentation using standardized procedures.
• Troubleshoot FARO, PolyWorks, RoboDK, teach pendant, and robotics hardware/software issues on-site.
• Support installation, commissioning, alignment, and recalibration of complex robotic workcells.
• Travel 60–70% throughout North America to customer facilities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of industrial metrology experience using FARO laser trackers.
• Advanced proficiency with PolyWorks, including coordinate systems, GD&T, reporting, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robotics, robotic calibration, and robotic workcells.
• Experience with RoboDK software and Yaskawa/Motoman teach pendants.
• Strong understanding of dimensional tolerancing, measurement uncertainty, and precision alignment.
• Experience commissioning robotic welding systems, gantries, rails, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Python scripting experience for PolyWorks macros and RoboDK API is highly preferred.
• FARO Certification, CMS certification, or equivalent laser tracker training is a plus.
• Background in heavy manufacturing, robotic welding, industrial automation, or systems integration preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work in manufacturing environments, wear required PPE, and travel extensively.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.