Calibration Program Lead | CMMS & GMP Lab Operations

Sterling Engineering; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Calibration Coordinator to manage laboratory equipment calibration, asset records, and maintenance activities in a highly regulated environment. You will own calibration programs, CMMS (Maximo), and equipment lifecycle management to ensure readiness for audits and inspections.

The role requires coordinating schedules, maintaining detailed records, and collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams to drive compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in calibration, metrology, or asset management.
• Experience with Maximo or similar CMMS.
• Understanding calibration programs and lifecycle management.
• Experience in a regulated environment (cGMP/FDA/ISO).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator for calibration and asset management system.
• Coordinate calibration schedules and preventive maintenance for lab/R&D equipment.
• Work with internal teams and service providers to complete activities on schedule.
• Maintain equipment records, calibration history, and lifecycle docs.
• Support equipment procurement, installation, transfers, qualification, retirement.
• Develop calibration specifications and procedures.
• Assist with equipment qualification and validation as needed.
• Coordinate CAPAs and NCRs and non-conformance investigations.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inspections for compliance.
• Identify process improvements in calibration and asset management.
• Advise lab personnel on calibration requirements and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and lab teams.

Skills

Calibration experience

Metrology

Asset management

CMMS (Maximo)

Regulated environment

Quality systems (cGMP/FDA/ISO)

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Calibration Coordinator to manage laboratory equipment calibration, asset records, and maintenance activities in a highly regulated environment. You will own calibration programs, CMMS (Maximo), and equipment lifecycle management to ensure readiness for audits and inspections.

The role requires coordinating schedules, maintaining detailed records, and collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams to drive compliance and continuous improvement.