Calibration Engineer

Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting seeks a Calibration Technician to travel up to 80% to customer sites for instrument calibration, maintenance, and repair in pharma environments.

You will read schematics, work with PLCs, and maintain calibration records to comply with FDA/NIST standards, while following OSHA/NEC guidelines and undergoing ARC Flash training as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or 5–7 years related experience.
• Calibration experience with temperature, air flow, pressure and moisture sensing instrumentation.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, computers, and control system components.
• Pharmaceutical process equipment knowledge.
• OSHA and NEC/NFPA guidelines knowledge; ARC Flash training.
• Ability to work on ladders; potential confined-space entry training.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled instrument calibration at customer sites and pharma division, following calibration procedures.
• Add calibration records to database and prepare calibration certificates; maintain records.
• Coordinate calibration activities with Pharma division and plan travel for customer visits.
• Prepare field visit documents: calibration reports, field reports, labor logs and expense reports.
• Maintain NIST traceable calibration standards and assist with calibration/maintenance of in-house equipment.
• Stay current with SOP trainings and suggest calibration procedure improvements.
• Maintain professional client relations to encourage contracts for calibration/PM services.
• Present a professional image and work as part of a team to drive revenues and growth.

Skills

Calibration experience

Reading schematics

Computer literacy

Database knowledge

OSHA/NEC/NFPA knowledge

ARC Flash training

Confined space training

Pharma process equipment knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Education

Two-year degree in engineering technology

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Travel requirement is up to 80% (half of it local, rest overnight) to customer sites to provide instrument calibration, preventative maintenance, diagnosis, and repair services on equipment. Perform calibration of pneumatic and electronic control instruments consistent with FDA and NIST standards. Support GAT Pharmaceutical Services

Division with calibration of instrumentation. Experience required in reading and interpreting electric and pneumatic schematics. Computer literacy is a must; some experience in working with database is desirable.

General Information:

Two-year degree in engineering technology or 5 to 7 years of related experience. Technical skills required: calibration experience with temperature, air flow, pressure and moisture sensing instrumentation; basic knowledge of PLC’s, computers, and control system components; and a comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical process equipment. Must posses a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of OSHA and NEC/NFPA guidelines required; ARC Flash training will be required. Must be able to work while standing on ladder. Knowledge or previous training in confined space entry is required for potential entry into confined spaces within supplied equipment under customer supervision.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform scheduled instrument calibration at customer sites and in pharma division. Instrument calibrations are to be done in accordance with written calibration procedures.
• Add calibration records to database and prepare calibration certificates. Maintain database records up to date.
• Proactively follow schedule for Pharma division and customer equipment calibration. Coordinate calibration activities with Pharma division.
• Make travel arrangements for customer visits according to the schedule. Arrange for all the items necessary for the upcoming calibrations.
• Prepare documents of field visits in a timely and professional manner. This will include calibration reports, field reports, daily labor logs and expense reports
• Maintain current certification of all individual and departmental NIST traceable calibration standards.
• Assist our Pharmaceutical Services Division in the maintenance, calibration, and repair of in house equipment, utilities and BAS system.
• Stay current with all SOP trainings. Recommend improvements in calibration procedures to improve efficiency.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance client relations to encourage them to maintain or purchase a calibration/preventive maintenance contract.
• Present at all times a professional and highly competent image to staff members and clients so as to instill confidence, respect and a desire to perform in a team environment, thereby enhancing revenues and advancing the growth
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.