CALIBRATION ENGINEER

TE Connectivity; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Calibration Engineer to lead the plant's Calibration Laboratory, ensuring calibration integrity, traceability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

The role combines technical metrology, operational leadership, and continuous improvement to support manufacturing and quality objectives while promoting safety and accountability within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in Calibration, Metrology, Quality Engineering, or Lab Management in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of calibration systems and measurement uncertainty concepts.
• Experience managing calibration databases and programs.
• Demonstrated leadership supervising technical personnel.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency; written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the Calibration Laboratory.
• Ensure all measuring and test equipment are calibrated and controlled per procedures and standards.
• Administer and improve the Calibration Management System with traceability to national/international standards.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities and optimize resources.
• Provide guidance in metrology, calibration methods, and equipment capability.
• Supervise and develop laboratory personnel to high performance levels.
• Support manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations with calibration services.
• Develop KPIs related to calibration compliance, efficiency, and availability.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and industry regulations.
• Support audits related to calibration, metrology, and measurement systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for process efficiency and cost reduction.
• Promote safety culture and environmental health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with external calibration suppliers to ensure service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Metrology

Calibration

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

The Calibration Engineer is responsible for leading and managing the plant's Calibration Laboratory operations while ensuring the integrity, compliance, and effectiveness of the calibration management system. This position oversees calibration processes, metrology activities, laboratory personnel, and external calibration services to support manufacturing operations and maintain compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality requirements.

The role requires a strong balance between technical expertise, operational execution, and leadership capabilities, driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and quality throughout the organization.

Job Requirements

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operation of the Calibration Laboratory.
• Ensure all measuring and test equipment are calibrated, maintained, and controlled in accordance with established procedures and applicable standards.
• Administer and continuously improve the site Calibration Management System, ensuring measurement traceability to national and international standards.
• Coordinate internal and external calibration activities while optimizing laboratory resources and service providers.
• Provide technical guidance in metrology, measurement systems, calibration methods, and equipment capability.
• Supervise, coach, and develop laboratory and calibration personnel to ensure high levels of performance and engagement.
• Support manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations teams by providing timely calibration and metrology services.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators related to calibration compliance, laboratory efficiency, and equipment availability.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality management systems, and applicable industry regulations.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits related to calibration, metrology, and measurement systems.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with external calibration suppliers and technical partners to guarantee service quality and responsiveness.

Qualifications

What your background should look like

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Calibration, Metrology, Quality Engineering, or Laboratory Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of calibration systems, metrology principles, and measurement uncertainty concepts.
• Experience managing calibration databases and equipment calibration programs.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising technical personnel.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational improvements.

Preferred

• Experience within Aerospace, Medical Device, or Automotive industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 requirements and laboratory best practices.
• Familiarity with GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Experience supporting customer, regulatory, and certification audits.
• Continuous Improvement certification or experience applying Lean Manufacturing methodologies.