Calibration Engineer: Instrument Calibration & Tech Support

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

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.