them with discipline and repeatability. Strong attention to detail with a structured approach to data capture, version control of results, and reporting. Practical problem-solving mindset: able to break down ambiguous technical issues into testable hypotheses and next steps. Confident communicator — able to present results to engineering audiences … communicating outcomes to stakeholders. Experience in precision engineering, metrology, optics, lasers, interferometers, motion systems, or ultra-high-accuracy instrumentation environments. Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 5-Why, Ishikawa, basic FMEA concepts) and good experimental practice (DOE-lite thinking). Basic experience with CAD software, preferably Solidworks ...