IDEXX Livestock Diagnostics→
Metrology Engineer at IDEXX Livestock Diagnostics in Westbrook, ME
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeWestbrook, ME$75k–$85k/yr
Skills
metrologycoordinate measuring machines (cmm)micro-vukeyencegeometric dimensioning & tolerancing (gd&t)engineering drawing interpretationinspection proceduresmicrosoft office
Job Description
Summary: IDEXX Livestock Diagnostics is an innovation leader in the veterinary diagnostics industry, dedicated to improving the health of pets and livestock. The Metrology Engineer role involves supporting dimensional measurement and inspection activities to ensure the quality of raw materials used in the manufacture of IDEXX instruments, while also providing opportunities for hands-on technical work and professional growth.
Responsibilities:
- Execute day-to-day inspection work driven by Jira tickets, following established workflows
- Perform gemba-style evaluations to understand parts, processes, and measurement needs before inspection
- Use metrology equipment to measure raw material components used in IDEXX instruments
- Compare inspection results to engineering specifications and drawings to determine in‑spec vs. out‑of‑spec conditions
- Document measurement results clearly and communicate findings to engineering and quality partners
- Support engineers by providing measurement data that may inform tolerance definition or refinement
- Operate and maintain measurement equipment in accordance with established procedures
- Build foundational knowledge of metrology best practices, GD&T, and inspection fundamentals through hands-on application
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Industrial, or related discipline) is required. Applied experience in your engineering discipline may be academic, project-based, lab-based, or internship-related
- Hands-on experience or exposure to metrology tools, such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Micro-Vu and Keyence
- Awareness or basic experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) is required; ability to interpret drawings is expected
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow inspection procedures accurately is required
- Basic understanding of engineering drawings and specifications is required
- Willingness to work onsite five days per week in Westbrook, ME is required, with occasional flexibility as needed
- Proficiency with standard computer tools (e.g., MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel) is required
Required Skills: Metrology, Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), Micro-Vu, Keyence, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering drawing interpretation, Inspection procedures, Microsoft Office
Benefits: Yearly Bonus, 401K Matching, Discounted Stock Purchasing, Yearly Merit Increases, Safe location in a modern environment, Paid Time Off
Benefits
Yearly Bonus
401K Matching
Discounted Stock Purchasing
Yearly Merit Increases
Safe location in a modern environment
Paid Time Off