Calibration Technician

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær is seeking a Calibration Technician for their Duluth, GA lab. This role involves calibrating diverse sound and vibration electronic equipment while ensuring customer satisfaction in a quality-driven team environment.

The ideal candidate will have technical training in calibration, a minimum of 2 years' experience, and the ability to multitask effectively. Responsibilities include evaluating transducers, providing customer support, and maintaining calibration facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in calibration and/or repair.
• Willingness to cross-train in all functions of the Calibration Laboratory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and calibrate instrumentation and transducers.
• Provide customer support via email or telephone.
• Train other calibration technicians when assigned.

Skills

Team player

Ability to multitask

Adaptability

Professional ethics

Education

Technical or military service school training in calibration

PMEL calibration training

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

SAP

Salesforce CRM

Job description

We are currently looking for a Calibration Technician for our Duluth, GA lab. The role involves calibrating a wide variety of sound and vibration electronic equipment and transducers as part of a quality‑minded high‑performing team. This analyst will ensure complete customer satisfaction and meet their needs.

Location

Duluth, GA

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate and calibrate instrumentation and transducers from external and internal customers.
• Provide customer support via email or telephone when necessary.
• Prepare, plan and perform field service calibration when assigned.
• Generate legible supporting certificates and other test documentation.
• Operate and maintain semi‑automatic test systems for calibration.
• Make prompt entries in the service program to provide up‑to‑date status.
• Build calibration reports and certificates.
• Request needed parts and supplies for laboratory use.
• Notify Quality Manager regarding necessary revisions and updates of test documentation, including forms, certificate forms, and procedures.
• Train other calibration technicians when assigned.
• Maintain and protect customer instruments and transducers.
• Maintain and preserve calibration facilities, including instrumentation and transducers, work and storage areas, and calibration and test records.
• Maintain general housekeeping of laboratory areas.
• Use and maintain quality and technical documentation as required by the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Technical or military service school training in the calibration of instrumentation and transducers.
• PMEL calibration training a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in calibration and/or repair.
• Team player.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of professional ethics and appreciation of teamwork.
• Willingness to cross‑train in all functions of the Calibration Laboratory.
• Willingness to perform tasks needed to maintain an effective incoming and outgoing schedule to meet strict deadlines.

Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd

• Working knowledge of a variety of software applications such as MSWord, Excel, and Outlook.
• SAP and/or Salesforce CRM knowledge.
• Team player with the ability to multitask and cross‑train.

Sponsorship

Candidate must be a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.