Metrology Quality Engineer

Pay Rate: $39.50 per hour, W2 
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Work Mode: Onsite

Summary:

• Hours per week: 40-50
• Shift hours: 0730-1630 Phoenix time zone (varies)
• Working Conditions: Industrial Gas Plant and Semi Conductor Central Utility Plant
• Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
• OSHA PPE Required: FR clothing, Safety Shoes, Hardhat, Safety Glasses, 4 gas monitor
• Driving: Plant truck (F150 equivalent) for equipment transportation
• Lifting: Up to 50lbs

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate Process and analyzers (GC, GCMS moisture and oxygen analyzer) across sites.
• Perform Measurement System Analysis, including calibration, Gage R&R (GR&R), and long-term stability studies.
• Manage Preventive Maintenance (PM), acceptance tests, and critical spare parts inventory for analyzers.
• Manage the inventory, certification, and usage of Standard Gases to ensure adherence to the calibration schedule.
• Conduct supplier spot check audits regarding analytical equipment and services.
• Execute quality control for Incoming (IQC), In-Process (IPQC), and Outgoing (OQC) stages.
• Monitor operations for compliance with approved quality and safety rules.
• Support site investigations for quality issues on the analyzer.
• Drive the deployment of QC methods and quality tools on-site.
• Utilize statistical methods to monitor process performance and identify trends for improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years operating Industrial gas analyzers or semiconductor grade chemical analyses.
• Experience in Quality Control (IQC/IPQC/OQC) within a chemical, industrial gas or semiconductor environment.
• US Navy Engineering Laboratory Technicians are also acceptable.
• Previous experience in highly sensitive fields such as medical grade production, nuclear, or semiconductor production.
• Willingness to provide rotational on-call to support facility.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with Gas Chromatographs, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Moisture, and Oxygen analyzers.
• Familiarity with Total volatile organic compounds analyses and measurement tools.
• Ability to develop and execute troubleshooting plans for complex industrial gas equipment.
• Proficient in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA (GR&R), and Root Cause Analysis.
• Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills.