Also called: Metrology Engineer, Measurement Scientist
The science of measurement: makes sure every ruler, gauge and scanner in a factory measures exactly right.
You work in a temperature-controlled lab where even your body heat can change a measurement. You calibrate a gauge to a millionth of an inch, figure out how much a laser scanner can be trusted and help engineers decide how to measure a weird-shaped turbine blade. Some metrologists work at NIST, the national lab that defines the kilogram.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in engineering, physics or metrology; ASQ Certified Calibration Technician helps.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Metrology Technology.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection.
Medium risk for 10 years. Automated measurement systems take over routine checks; designing measurement methods and uncertainty stays expert work.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, Statistics.
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