Calibration Engineer I

ThermoFisher Scientific; Bleiswijk; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bleiswijk, the European Calibration Services laboratory, seeks a Calibration Engineer I to calibrate service tools according to ISO/IEC 17025. You will perform hands-on calibration, maintain records, and support internal customers.

This 40-hour, on-site position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and logistics, with English and Dutch communication in a quality-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, measurement, calibration or related role preferred.
• Experience in a quality-controlled environment is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with precise, reproducible work.
• Good written and spoken English and Dutch communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration of service tools in accordance with SOPs and work instructions.
• Maintain calibration records (certificates, labeling, database).
• Coordinate logistics of calibrated tools.
• Communicate with internal customers.
• Assist in internal and external audits to maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Administrative skills

Customer focus

Accountability

Teamwork

Adaptability

MS Office

English and Dutch

Education

Engineering/Electrical Electronics (MBO level)

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

At ThermoFisher Scientific, as a Calibration Engineer I within our European Calibration Services (ECS) team which is based in our calibration laboratory in Bleiswijk, you will be responsible for calibration of service tools (temperature verification equipment and digital multimeters) according to the ISO/IEC 17025 norm.

This role combines hands‑on calibration work, administration tasks, logistics and internal customer support. Accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality are essential.

A Day in the laboratory as a Calibration Engineer I, you will:

• Perform calibration of service tools in accordance with approved SOPs and work instructions.
• Perform all calibration activities impartially and confidentially in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Communicate with internal customers.
• Arrange logistics of calibrated tools.
• Maintain calibration records (certificates, labelling, database etc)
• In cooperation with a Calibration Engineer II, discuss unscheduled calibration and repair requests and upcoming workload.
• Work closely together with other team members, flag issues and take part in resolving.
• Take part in handling of internal customer requests and/or complaints.
• Take part in internal and external audits to maintain the laboratory's ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Keys to Success

You combine technical knowledge with precision, accountability, and a strong customer-service mindset. After a successfully completed training, you are comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with other team members.

Education

• Technical qualification in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline at MBO level is preferred.

Experience

• Technical experience in testing and measurement, calibration, or related role is preferred.
• Experience working within a quality-controlled environment is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform precise, consistent, and reproducible work.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and determine appropriate next steps.
• Administrative skills with a focus on accuracy.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and demonstrate accountability.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch.

Working Conditions

• This position is based in the European Calibration Services laboratory at Kwartsweg 38, Bleiswijk, The Netherlands.
• The role requires standing for extended periods while performing laboratory activities.
• Full time position(40-hours)
• This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.