Calibration Engineer

HORIBA UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical

Holiday purchase

Birthday leave

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

HORIBA UK offers a Calibration Engineer role focused on calibrating HORIBA instruments and third‑party equipment both in-house and at customer sites. You will provide technical guidance, support the Calibration Technical Manager, and help maintain UKAS accreditation.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on calibration experience, excellent organisation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with a proactive, team-oriented mindset. A mechanical or electrical background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in calibration activities and standards.
• Strong organisational and detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Proactive, team-focused attitude with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out calibration of HORIBA products in-house and at customer sites.
• Support Calibration Technical Manager and aid UKAS accreditation efforts.
• Develop and update calibration procedures and documentation.
• Ensure calibration equipment is fit for purpose and maintained.
• Prepare Calibration Certificates for calibrated equipment.
• Identify faults and provide effective solutions, maintain records.

Skills

Calibration experience

Excellent organisation

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team-focused

Mechanical or Electrical background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Calibration EngineerWe are looking for someone to carry out the Calibration of HORIBA instruments and third-party instruments associated with our business / products both in house and at customer premises. In addition, provide technical advice and guidance to customers and colleagues ensuring the highest levels of service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out calibration of HORIBA products both in house and on customer sites.
• Providing support to the Calibration Technical Manager including but not limited to assisting with maintaining the UKAS Accreditation.
• Responsible for calibration process procedure development and updating of specified documentation and procedures/processes.
• Ensuring HORIBA UK calibration equipment is fit for purpose and regularly maintained and Calibrated as per requirements.
• Preparing Calibration Certificates for calibrated equipment.
• Identifying faults/problems together with proving effective solutions.
• Maintaining internal and external calibration records

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in calibration
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• A proactive, team-focused approach
• Mechanical or Electrical technical experience

Why HORIBA UK?

We offer a flexible benefits package which includes pension, life insurance, private medical, cash plan, company sick pay, holiday purchase, birthday leave, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and so much more!

HORIBA UK value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where needed. Please let us know how we can support you and we will work with you to ensure you are fully supported.