Calibration Engineer

Applied Medical; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with employer match

Education reimbursement

Training and mentorship

Wellness activities

Paid holidays

Job summary

Applied Medical seeks a Calibration Engineer to maintain and advance calibration programs across manufacturing inspection, measurement, and test equipment. The role spans electrical, dimensional, and mechanical disciplines, with placement at either Calibration Engineer or Senior Calibration Engineer based on experience.

You will develop calibration techniques, maintain standards, and collaborate across engineering and maintenance teams to ensure quality lab operations and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience calibrating inspection, measurement, and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and calibration standards.
• Ability to design and develop calibration techniques, fixtures, and instructions.
• Strong written communication for calibration reports and certificates.
• Ability to train team members on calibration principles.
• Strong collaboration across engineering, automation, energy, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment to standards.
• Maintain primary calibration standards and reference standards.
• Develop and uphold calibration quality system per standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, automation, and energy teams on R&D projects.
• Advance calibration techniques and fixtures through applied engineering.
• Develop calibration instructions to reduce external services.
• Prepare reports and certificates, and issue corrective action reports for nonconforming equipment.
• Train team members on calibration principles and practices.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Calibrate inspection equipment

Quality systems knowledge

Design calibration techniques

Write calibration reports

Train team members

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fueled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute in a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

Position Description

Applied Medical is seeking a calibration engineer to maintain and advance the calibration program supporting inspection, measurement, and test equipment used throughout manufacturing operations. The calibration engineer, also referred to as a metrology engineer or calibration technician in the industry, calibrates electrical, dimensional, and physical or mechanical equipment, maintains primary calibration standards, and upholds the quality system that governs the calibration laboratory. This position is available at the Calibration Engineer and Senior Calibration Engineer levels, with placement determined by experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in electrical, dimensional, or physical or mechanical disciplines to guarantee compliance with established standards.
• Maintain primary calibration standards and recommend reference standards for calibration applications.
• Develop, implement, and uphold the quality system for the calibration department in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with automation, engineering, and energy departments on specialized research and development projects.
• Apply engineering expertise to design and advance calibration techniques and fixtures.
• Develop and manage calibration instructions to reduce reliance on external calibration services.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates, and generate corrective action reports for non-conforming equipment.
• Train and educate team members on calibration principles and practices.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Maintain equipment calibration and compliance across electrical, dimensional, and physical or mechanical disciplines.
• Identify conditions that fall outside acceptable tolerance levels and resolve them before they affect quality.
• Strengthen the calibration department through sound quality systems and clear calibration instructions.
• Advance calibration techniques and fixtures through applied engineering expertise.
• Support cross-functional research and development work through strong collaboration with engineering teams.
• Reduce dependence on external calibration services through effective internal instruction development.

Position Requirements

This Position Requires the Following Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, such as a BS in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience calibrating inspection, measurement, and test equipment in one or more of the following areas: electrical, dimensional, or physical or mechanical
• Working knowledge of quality systems and calibration standards
• Ability to design and develop calibration techniques, fixtures, and instructions
• Strong written communication skills for preparing calibration reports, certificates, and corrective action reports
• Ability to train and educate team members on calibration principles and practices
• Strong collaboration skills to work across engineering, automation, energy, and maintenance departments

Preferred

The Following Skills and Attributes Are Preferred

• Experience examining and assessing new calibration standards before laboratory approval
• Experience supporting system improvements that reduce reliance on external calibration services
• Experience designing and documenting measurement reference material for laboratory use

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $90000- $110000 / year (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Please note that the compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

Our total reward package reflects our commitment to employee growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.

All compensation and benefits are subject to plan documents and written agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.