Automated Precision Inc. is seeking a Calibration Technician to join our calibration lab in Rockville, MD. This position plays a critical role in supporting our high-precision metrology lab by performing in-house calibration and assisting with the repair of laser-based measurement systems. Responsibilities: • Receive and check in customer equipment for calibration • Calibrate high-precision laser trackers and other instruments per documented procedures • Complete accurate documentation (digital and/or paper) for all work performed • Assist with proper packaging and shipment of equipment to customers • Maintain a clean, safe, and temperature-controlled lab environment • Support the shipment of equipment to and from field engineers and customers • Communicate inventory needs to Supervisor/Manager • Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction

Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent • Coursework or interest in mechatronics, electronics, or mechanical systems preferred • Experience with optical or electro-mechanical assembly a plus • Familiarity with measurement tools (e.g., calipers, multimeters, micrometers) • Understanding of calibration traceability and industry best practices • Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel • Attention to details • Effective written and verbal communication

Learn more about API at https://apimetrology.com/

Automated Precision Inc. (API) is seeking a Product Management Engineer to join the corporate headquarters in Rockville, MD. This position plays a critical role in supporting both Product Management and Marketing Team by performing product testing and certification, learning API products and writing application notes for API web.

Tasks:

· Learn API products and work closely with product manager, engineers, and customers to align on product goals.

· Support Product Management by performing product testing and certification

· Learn and test run the equipment from engineering perspective

· Provide product demonstrations at customer sites and work with customers to learn their applications

· Develop and propose technical solutions for customers

· Explain complex product features and benefits to customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.

· Assist in developing marketing materials as and when needed

Requirements:

· 4-year degree in engineering or physics

· 2 years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Willing to travel

Learn more about API://apimetrology.com/

Automated Precision Inc. is a world leader of advanced metrology solutions for industry. API products are used by the world’s leading automotive, aerospace, machine tool, and CMM manufacturers. API’s experienced engineering and operational team is unmatched in its ability to create advanced, innovative products, which meet the needs of rapidly evolving industries. At the corporate headquarters in Rockville, MD we are currently seeking to add to the team a motivated and skilled Electrical Assembly Technician.

Duties and responsibilities:

- Electrical assembly of small high precision instruments

- Assembly Integration of Optical and Mechanical systems

- High quality soldering of PCB

- Downloading Firmware and Logic into PCBs

- Work closely with the group on new product’s assembly and calibration processes

- Responsible for daily production activities and work different products as required

- Report manufacturing issues to product engineers and provide feedback on proposed solutions

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and other requirements:

- Have experience and knowledge of

- Crimping of small connectors

- High quality soldering of PCB

- Good quality soldering of small pin connectors

- Reading Electrical drawing diagram

- Wiring, soldering and crimping of small wires inside the instrument with limited access

- Detail-oriented with fine motor skills to handle the intricacies of the products

Automated Precision Inc. (API) is a world leader of advanced metrology solutions for industry. API products are used by the world’s leading automotive, aerospace, machine tool, and CMM manufacturers. API’s experienced engineering and operational team is unmatched in its ability to create advanced, innovative products, which meet the needs of rapidly evolving industries. At the corporate headquarters in Rockville, MD we are currently seeking to add to the team an Electro-Optics Engineer.

The Ideal Candidate will be hired to work in the area of electro-optics, optical metrology and camera-based ranging systems. We are looking for a candidate who can support interdisciplinary projects in production with expertise in optical systems, optical sensing and metrology. This position requires working closely with the R&D Engineering and Production teams covering company’s current technologies related to metrology and measurement instruments. You must be a problem solver, have a “can-do” approach to every challenge and be able to communicate openly and effectively with a diverse group of professionals.

Technical Scope:

§ Complete electro-optical components testing and characterization, include but not limited to lasers, photodetectors, optical switches, optical modulators, and fiber optics

§ Build interferometry and triangulation based optical modules and systems for high accuracy ranging

§ Process both digital and analog signals from the system for debugging, optimization, quality control

§ Perform failure mode analysis and work with R&D and production engineers for product design improvements and optimize production procedures

§ Work on the product electrical and optical design, analysis and development of mechanical components accessories, systems and equipment

§ Define technical specs and tolerances

§ Confirm fabrication, assembly and installation processes

§ Perform basic metrology analysis, calibration and verification by collecting system information such as distance, angle, acceleration, and environmental data like temperature, humidity and other sensor signals

§ Mentor junior engineers through process, design, analysis, etc.

Requirements:

Advanced engineering degree, preferred with 1+ year industry experience in physics, high-speed electrical-optics:

§ Deep understanding in electro-optical devices

§ Deep understanding of computer vision, depth camera, interferometry, and triangulation

§ Familiar with free space optics simulation tools like Zemax or Code V

§ Knowledge in electronics, PCBs, and understand the basics of electro-optical device control circuits

§ Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability (CAPA)

§ Good hands-on skills in system testing, failure analysis and design of experiments

§ Knowledge in numerical analysis

§ Knowledge in signal processing and its related coding (Python and Matlab)

§ Familiar with FMEA, IPQC

§ Knowledge in fiber optics and light detection is a plus

§ Demonstrated accomplishments in projects is a plus

Preferred skills, licenses/certifications

§ Oscilloscope, OSA, power meters, fiber fusion splicer

§ CMOS sensors

§ Sensor fusion

§ Interpersonal and problem solving skills

§ Sense of urgency and working well under pressure

§ Excellent communication and documentation skills

Automated Precision Inc. is a leading manufacturer of laser measuring and metrology products. Our systems are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, shipbuilding, heavy equipment manufacturing, machine tool, energy and construction verticals. Our products and services offer precision measuring, non-contact surface scanning and the latest in machine tool calibration. We are currently seeking to add to the team Regional Sales Managers to cover all the regions in North America.

Role: The Regional Sales Manager is the lead for an account team in a defined area, responsible for technical and business requirements discovery, solution design/engineering/consulting, proposal preparation support and technical presentations to customers for API’s full suite of products and solutions.

Tasks:

· Collaborate with teams to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products, and to provide end-to-end sales support.

· Acquire new orders, assist customer to customize system specification, review with customer completeness of received shipment, perform customer acceptance test and training, and follow-up to assure customer satisfaction.

· Identifies current and future customer service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Provides product, service, or equipment technical and engineering information by answering questions and requests.

· Gains customer acceptance by explaining or demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements.

· Sell products requiring extensive technical expertise and support for installation and use.

· Plan and modify product configurations to meet customer needs.

· Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements.

· Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers.

· Arrange for demonstrations or trial installations of equipment.

· Create sales or service contracts for products or services.

· Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and industry-specific solutions.

· Visit prospective buyers at commercial, industrial, or other establishments to demonstrate and promote API products.

Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sales or Related Science and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Sales

· Strong closing skills with track record of attaining sales goals

· Experience or working knowledge of 3D metrology systems (Laser Tracker, Laser Scanners and/or Automation Systems)

. Ability to navigate through 3rd party software offered with the company's products (Spatial Analyzer, Verisurf, and/or Polyworks)

· Willing to travel

The Ideal candidate will: Set up, operate, or tend lathe and milling machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials.

Responsibilities:

· Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometer and calipers

· Align and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachment, accessories, and materials onto machines

· Select the appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used in preparation of machinery work

· Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process

· Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lather, milling machines, shapers, or grinders

· Set up, adjust, and operate all of the basic machine tools and many specialized or advanced variation tools to perform precision machining operations

· Measure, examine, and test completed units to detect defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments such as micrometers

· Inspect samples work pieces to verify conformance with specifications, using instruments such as gauges, micrometer, and dial indicators

· Study blueprints, layouts or charts, and job orders for information on specifications and tooling instructions, and to determine material requirements and operational sequences

· Adjust machine controls and change tool settings in order to keep dimensions within specified tolerances

· Move controls to set cutting speeds and depths and feed rates, and to position tools in relation to work pieces

· Start lath or turning machines and observe operations to ensure that specifications are met

· Select cutting tools and tooling instructions, according to written specifications or knowledge of metal properties and shop mathematics

· Crank machines through cycles, stopping to adjust tool positions and machine controls to ensure specified timing, clearances, and tolerances

· Replace worn tools, and sharpen full cutting tools and dies using bench grinders or cutter-grinding machines

· Position, secure, and align cutting tools in tool holders on machines, using hand tools, and verify their positions with measuring instruments

Requirements:

· High school or equivalent; technical school preferred.

· Minimum 7 years' experience with the set up and operation of CNC milling, 3D 4-axis machining.

· Require the reading and interpretation of complex mechanical blueprints with GD&T. Experienced with wide variety of precision measuring equipment. Basic knowledge of using measuring instruments, machine tools and electronic meters.

· Ability to work independently.