Calibration Technician

Germer International; Ramsey (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Germer International is seeking an instrumentation calibration specialist to travel up to 80% (local and overnight) to customer sites. You will calibrate pneumatic and electronic control instruments, support pharmaceutical services, and ensure compliance with FDA/NIST standards.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of related experience or a two-year engineering technology degree, with PLC and control system knowledge, OSHA/NEC familiarity, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year degree or 5–7 years of related experience.
• Calibration experience with temperature, air flow, pressure and moisture sensing instrumentation.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NEC/NFPA guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to work on ladders; ARC Flash training may be required; confined space training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled instrument calibration at customer sites and in pharma division according to written calibration procedures.
• Add calibration records to database and prepare calibration certificates; maintain records up to date.
• Coordinate calibration activities with Pharma division and stay on schedule.
• Make travel arrangements for customer visits and arrange items necessary for upcoming calibrations.
• Prepare field documents including calibration reports, field reports, labor logs and expense reports.
• Maintain current certification of all NIST traceable calibration standards.
• Assist Pharma division in maintenance, calibration, and repair of in-house equipment, utilities and BAS system.
• Stay current with SOP trainings; recommend improvements in calibration procedures to improve efficiency.
• Establish and maintain client relations to encourage contracts.
• Present at all times a professional image to staff and clients to instill confidence and teamwork.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Schematics reading

Computer literacy

Database experience

Education

Two-year degree in engineering technology

Tools

PLC knowledge

Control systems

Job description

Essential Job Function:

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.

This position is classified as a “safety sensitive” position and is subject to random drug testing.

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.