calibration engineer

Randstad Delivery; Witney; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Delivery seeks a detailed Calibration Engineer to support medical devices manufacturing in Witney. You will plan, execute, and document calibration activities, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance with GMP, GDP, and regulatory standards.

In this role you will maintain calibration schedules, review certificates, and collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, and Engineering teams. The position demands 2–5 years of relevant experience and a solid grounding in instrumentation across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years’ calibration, instrumentation or maintenance experience in medical devices.
• Knowledge of calibration for pressure, temperature, humidity, flow, mass and electrical instruments.
• Familiarity with calibration management software and CMMS.
• Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, verify and perform preventive maintenance on lab, production and inspection equipment.
• Develop, implement and maintain calibration schedules and records.
• Ensure measurement equipment complies with GMP, GDP and quality policies.
• Troubleshoot calibration issues to minimize downtime.
• Review calibration certificates and verify traceability to standards.
• Coordinate with external calibration labs when required.
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ activities and QA audits.
• Train technicians on calibration procedures and equipment handling.
• Maintain inventory and labeling of calibrated equipment.

Skills

Calibration principles

CMMS experience

Analytical skills

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or related

Tools

CMMS / Calibration Software

Job description

Title: Calibration Engineer - Medical Devices

Location: Witney

Contract Type: 12 months

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive package ranging up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience and the position)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Calibration Engineer to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of measurement and testing equipment used in the manufacturing, testing, and maintenance of medical devices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for calibration planning, execution, documentation, troubleshooting, and maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance of laboratory, production, and inspection equipment.
• Develop, implement, and maintain calibration schedules and records.
• Ensure all measurement equipment complies with internal quality requirements and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve calibration-related issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Review calibration certificates and verify traceability to national or international standards.
• Coordinate with external accredited calibration laboratories when required.
• Support equipment qualification activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Prepare and maintain calibration procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and support regulatory inspections.
• Analyze calibration trends and recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and company quality policies.
• Train technicians and operators on calibration procedures and proper equipment handling.
• Maintain inventory and status labeling of calibrated equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in calibration, instrumentation, or equipment maintenance within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of calibration principles for pressure, temperature, humidity, flow, mass, electrical, dimensional, and analytical instruments.
• Familiarity with calibration management software and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.