Calibration Engineer (Site Based)

Recruiterwise; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiterwise is seeking a Calibration Engineer (site based) in Leeds to calibrate, verify and support medical simulators at a customer site. You will ensure accuracy, safety and compliance with ISO standards and procedures, working with the customer’s lab, engineering and quality teams.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role requiring strong technical ability, attention to detail and the ability to read drawings and reports.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronic or instrumentation engineering, ideally at apprenticeship, HNC/HND or degree level.
• Experience calibrating/servicing/maintaining equipment.
• Experience using measurement and calibration equipment.
• Understanding of measurement accuracy, tolerances, repeatability and traceability.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience producing calibration records or reports.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic records systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and scheduled calibration of medical simulators and measurement systems.
• Calibrate and verify parameters such as load, torque, displacement, position, temperature, flow and speed.
• Ensure calibration activities are undertaken using traceable reference equipment.
• Complete calibration work in accordance with ISO, ASTM and other relevant standards.
• Interpret calibration results and determine whether equipment meets tolerances.
• Make mechanical, electrical or software adjustments where equipment falls outside specification.
• Complete post-calibration checks to confirm correct and reliable operation.
• Maintain accurate and fully traceable calibration records and certificates.
• Monitor calibration schedules and ensure equipment is calibrated within the required timescales.
• Identify equipment outside specification and follow non-conformance and escalation processes.

Skills

Calibration experience

Measurement equipment

Tolerance analysis

Technical drawings

Record keeping

Electrical fault finding

Independent worker

Software troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Calibration Engineer (site based)

Location: Leeds, LS11
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Role Purpose

The Calibration Engineer will be permanently assigned to a key customer site and will be responsible for calibrating, verifying and supporting the performance of medical simulators located at the facility.

The role will ensure that all assigned equipment remains accurate, reliable, safe and compliant with applicable ISO standards, customer requirements, applicable procedures and quality-management processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with the customer's laboratory, engineering and quality teams.

This is a practical, customer-facing position requiring strong technical ability, attention to detail and professionalism needed to represent our business within an important customer's facility.

Key Responsibilities

Calibration and Performance Verification

• Carry out planned and scheduled calibration of medical simulators and associated measurement systems.


• Calibrate and verify parameters such as load, torque, displacement, position, temperature, flow and speed, depending on the equipment and application.


• Ensure calibration activities are undertaken using suitable, traceable reference equipment.


• Complete calibration work in accordance with applicable ISO, ASTM and other relevant testing standards.


• Interpret calibration results and determine whether equipment meets the required tolerances and performance criteria.


• Make appropriate mechanical, electrical or software adjustments where equipment falls outside the required specification.


• Complete post-calibration checks to confirm the correct and reliable operation of the equipment.


• Maintain accurate and fully traceable calibration records and certificates.


• Monitor calibration schedules and ensure equipment is calibrated within the required timescales.


• Identify equipment that is outside specification and follow the appropriate non-conformance and escalation process.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A recognised qualification in mechanical, electrical, electronic, mechatronic or instrumentation engineering, ideally at apprenticeship, HNC/HND or degree level.


• Practical experience in equipment calibration, servicing, maintenance, commissioning or testing.


• Experience using measurement and calibration equipment.


• A good understanding of measurement accuracy, tolerances, repeatability and traceability.


• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.


• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, electrical schematics and engineering documentation.


• Experience producing accurate calibration records, technical reports or service documentation.


• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for managing a planned workload.


• Competence in Microsoft Office and electronic record-management systems.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience within the medical-device, laboratory-testing, research, pharmaceutical, automotive, aerospace or similarly regulated engineering sectors.


• Experience calibrating load cells, torque transducers, displacement sensors, temperature devices, flow systems or motion-control equipment.


• Familiarity with orthopaedic implant testing or medical simulation equipment.


• Understanding of applicable ISO and ASTM medical-device testing standards.


• Experience with PLCs, control systems, data-acquisit