PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, X-RAY INSPECTION SERVICES

Nikon Metrology is seeking a Principal Engineer who will be responsible for the creation, growth, and profitability of X-ray Inspection Services lab operations at our Irvine California office location. There will be an emphasis on expanding the laboratories capabilities and team to maintain alignment with the company's continued growth.

WHY NIKON METROLOGY?

You would be joining a global company and becoming part of the future, giving you the opportunity to enter a career where you can help to shape and define innovation.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provide customers with a world class X-ray and CT experience.
• Lead X-ray and CT scanning activity from order through satisfied customer
• Assist business development in quoting X-ray scanning requests.
• Ensure that work orders and associated documentation are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide customers with assistance in reviewing scan data.
• Provide direct technical assistance to customers via web and onsite meetings.
• Lead improvement projects including ISO & CIR implementation.
• Maintain in-house equipment.
• Advocate for resources required to meet current and future customer needs.
• Manage and perform application requests related to the sale of equipment.
• Perform equipment and software demonstrations for prospective customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

ANCILLARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit and train staff necessary to support scanning service growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Ability to deal with multiple priorities while working on simultaneous projects.
• Settle differences of opinion properly and clear all issues and conflicts effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience in a technology related field
• 5-10+ years of experience related to industrial x-ray & CT scanning
• Thorough knowledge of digital x-ray imaging and computed tomography
• Strong understanding of industrial x-ray imaging systems and components
• Utilize a variety of tools to track, solve and maintain KPI's.
• Awareness of (ITAR) compliance

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of measuring and Metrology Technologies
• Ability to inspire, motivate and lead a team.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritizing skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel 10-20%

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF OUR TEAM

CULTURE SPIRIT

• Work as a Team, Act as a Family! We believe in bringing out team members together in a diverse and friendly company atmosphere to celebrate and socialize to inspire each other and keep our community strong and close inside and out of the office.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• We want you to grow with us and be the best version of yourself, which is why we offer competitive compensation, training/advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
  

AMAZING MEDICAL BENEFITS & PERKS

• We will take care of you with industry leading medical, dental, vision plans and many more benefits that allow us and you to continue to be AMAZING!
  

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or disabled veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or therein after referred collectively as “protected veterans”.