What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab and Metrology Engineer – Plastics/ Medical Device position at Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company?
Hours: M-f 40 hrs per week
Pay: $42 – $60/hr DOE
Type: Contract (6–9 months, potential extension)
Yoh is seeking an Lab and Metrology Engineer ( Plastics/Components/Medical Device) (Level I or II) to support our East Bay medical device client. This role will support a team responsible for transferring consumable components from R&D into manufacturing and sustaining those components throughout their product lifecycle.
The engineer will work with high-precision plastic, glass, and silicone components used in advanced life sciences instrumentation.
This is a hands-on laboratory role, with approximately 80–85% of time spent performing lab testing and metrology work.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform metrology and dimensional measurements on high-precision plastic, glass, and silicone components
- Operate inspection and measurement systems such as Nikon, Keyence, OGP, or similar metrology tools
- Execute established test methods and measurement protocols
- Generate and compile experimental data from lab testing
- Conduct functional testing on consumable components when required
- Perform basic statistical analysis using Excel, JMP, or similar tools
- Document results and communicate findings to cross-functional engineering teams
- Support both new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining engineering efforts
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience working with metrology or precision measurement systems
- Experience measuring tight tolerance plastic or glass components
- Hands-on experience in a lab, QC, or test engineering environment
- Strong data organization and analysis skills
*Must be legally able to work in US (Sponsorship will not be proved)
- Experience with Nikon, Keyence, OGP, or similar inspection systems
- Experience working with injection molded plastic components
- Familiarity with basic wet lab techniques (pipetting, reagent handling)
- Experience supporting manufacturing, NPI, or sustaining engineering teams
- Experience using JMP or other statistical analysis tools
- Initial contract duration 6–9 months with potential extension
- Open to early-career engineers or recent graduates with relevant internship or lab experience
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical device technology in a fast-paced engineering environment
Estimated Min Rate: $35.00
Estimated Max Rate: $50.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20 hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20 hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20 hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Salary : $42 - $60