Senior Test & Measurement Engineer

Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

What You Will Contribute:

The Senior Test & Measurement Engineer is responsible for the technical development and operation of Badger Meters test laboratories, supporting verification and validation of ultrasonic water and heat meter technologies. The role is both hands-on and theoretical in the laboratory environment and focuses on supporting New Product Development (NPD) and R&D activities through reliable, traceable, and well-structured test methods and data analysis. This individual contributor position requires deep understanding of measurement science, test methods, and laboratory equipment, and will develop into a recognized internal expert supporting NPD teams with metrology and test methodology expertise.

Job Duties:

• Act as technical lead for laboratory development, operation, and improvement of: FlowLab, our in-house high-spec test rig for water and heat meters, high-performance test rig for small to medium-sized water meters and specialized rigs for ultrasonic transducer testing
• Ensure laboratory methods provide reliable, reproducible, and traceable results; align with best practices and applicable ISO standards (ISO 17025 and others meriting).
• Create, document, and improve calibration and verification procedures; establish and maintain method documentation for long-term consistency.
• Develop and manage data collection, storage, and analysis workflows; implement advanced data analytics using tools such as Python, MATLAB, and custom-developed tools.
• Lead verification and validation testing of new and existing products, ensuring alignment with design and R&D requirements.
• Monitor and continuously improve the performance of test rigs, including stability, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Act as an expert resource in metrology and laboratory methods, supporting NPD teams in water and heat meter development.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies within laboratory methods and measurement techniques.

Education and Experience:

• MSc or PhD in Metrology, Physics, Measurement Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in laboratory test environments, preferably within measurement science, sensor testing, or R&D laboratories desired.

Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of metrology and traceability principles; ISO 17025 knowledge meriting.
• Proven ability to design, execute, and document laboratory test methods with high repeatability and reliability.
• Strong experience in calibration, reference standards, and uncertainty analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods; advanced skills in Python, MATLAB, and custom tool development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mathematical modeling and dimensional analysis of measurement systems.
• Demonstrated experience in using analytical techniques to fundamentally understand and improve measurement proficiency.
• Familiarity with flow measurement technologies and hydraulic testing; transducer testing experience meriting.
• Demonstrated track record of developing laboratory equipment, methods, and documentation to support NPD and R&D activities.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.
• Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment

We offer:

• A motivating work environment and a secure job in an internationally active, innovative and growing company
• Interesting and challenging task with responsibility
• Attractive conditions and opportunities for further training and development
• Flexible work hours
• An open and welcoming environment with great team work

At Badger Meter, we see diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions as a strength of our globally operating organisation. As an equal opportunity employer, we make our personnel decisions regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, religion and belief, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

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