Calibration Engineer: Precision Instrumentation & Compliance

Mesa Labs, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 52,321 - 65,408; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Vacation time

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Mesa Labs in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Calibration Engineer to independently maintain, calibrate, test, and repair a range of analytical equipment used in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

You will ensure measurement accuracy and traceability, support ISO 17025, FDA, GMP compliance, maintain calibration records and spare parts inventories, and provide technical guidance to teammates while contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Metrology, Electronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in calibration, instrumentation, metrology, validation, or regulated laboratory/manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, verify, test, and adjust analytical, test, and measurement equipment used in laboratory and manufacturing settings.
• Perform minor repairs, component replacements, and basic circuit-level troubleshooting on instrumentation and equipment; elevate complex issues as appropriate.
• Maintain measurement accuracy and traceability through adherence to recognized standards (e.g., ISO, NIST).
• Support equipment qualification and validation activities to ensure fitness for use and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate equipment condition and performance to recommend repair, refurbishment, or replacement.

Skills

Calibration principles

Troubleshooting

Measurement uncertainty

Independent work

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics/Metrology/Electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Calibration management systems

Job description

Mesa Labs in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Calibration Engineer to independently maintain, calibrate, test, and repair a range of analytical equipment used in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

You will ensure measurement accuracy and traceability, support ISO 17025, FDA, GMP compliance, maintain calibration records and spare parts inventories, and provide technical guidance to teammates while contributing to continuous improvement.