Calibration Technician

MKS Instruments; Nogales; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Nogales, Mexico, seeks a detail-oriented calibration technician to ensure instrument accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will perform calibration, document results, and maintain records for audits, while supporting other departments with calibration guidance.

The role involves scheduling calibrations, troubleshooting equipment, and keeping tools in good condition, with a focus on safety and quality in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent vocational training required.
• 0–1 year related experience required.
• Experience reading drawings and using measurement instruments.
• Experience testing digital and/or analog systems.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate instruments to meet standards and specs.
• Document calibration results and maintain audit-ready records.
• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation to correct deviations.
• Create and manage calibration schedules to prevent downtime.
• Ensure calibration activities meet regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Maintain calibration tools and equipment in good condition.
• Provide technical support and guidance on calibration processes.

Skills

Testing digital/analog systems

Read drawings

Measurement instruments

Education

Associate degree, military technical training or equivalent vocational training

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct calibration of instruments and equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards and specifications
• Document calibration results, maintaining accurate and detailed records of all calibration activities for audit and compliance purposes
• Regularly inspect, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment to detect and correct any deviations from standard performance
• Create and manage calibration schedules to ensure all equipment is calibrated at required intervals, preventing equipment downtime and maintaining operational efficiency
• Ensure all calibration activities meet regulatory requirements and internal quality standards, adhering to industry best practices and company policies
• Keep calibration tools and equipment in good working condition, ensuring they are properly stored, cleaned, and maintained
• Offer technical support and guidance to other departments and personnel regarding calibration processes, procedures, and best practices

Required Skills:

• Associate degree, military technical training or their equivalent vocational training is required
• 0-1 year of related experience required
• Requires experience in testing digital and/or analog systems
• Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to [INSERT] pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for [INSERT]% of the time
• Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].