Senior Test & Measurement Engineer

Why Badger Meter?

D-Flow Technology, also known as Badger Meter’s Ultrasonic Innovation Center (UIC), is located in Luleå, Sweden. Founded in 2005 out of pioneering university research at Luleå University of Technology, D-Flow became part of Badger Meter Inc. in 2017. Badger Meter, headquartered in Milwaukee, USA, is a global leader in flow measurement and smart water solutions with more than 120 years of continuous operation.

At our site in Luleå we specialize in ultrasonic flow measurement – developing and producing transducers, ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits), and complete test and metrology solutions. Our technology is at the heart of millions of ultrasonic water and heat meters worldwide, helping cities, utilities, and industries measure and manage their most precious resources: water and energy.

D-Flow Technology / Badger Meter Sweden is a place where precision engineering meets a collaborative culture. Here, talented people grow their careers in an environment of psychological safety, technical challenge, and global collaboration. We measure water and energy with extraordinary accuracy – but we measure our success in people and ideas.

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 Responsabilities

Act as technical lead for laboratory development, operation, and improvement of:

FlowLab, our in-house high-spec test rig for water and heat meters

Our new high-performance test rig for small to medium-sized water meters

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.

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.

Additional information:

Type of Contract: Full-time

Workplace type: On-site

Location: Badger Meter Sweden Gammelstadsvägen 5B, 972 41 Luleå, Sweden

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