Calibration Technician

Konica Minolta; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vis

HSA and FSAs

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and

Family and Medical Leave Support

Supplemental Health Benefits

Wellness Resources

Commuter Benefits

Legal Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA) seeks a Calibration Technician to support accuracy, quality, and reliability through hands-on calibration, testing, inspection, and analysis.

This 100% onsite role at Redmond headquarters involves executing test plans, operating calibration equipment, and collaborating with engineering and QA teams to ensure products meet standards. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of metrology experience, an electronics/optics background, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics, optics, or similar education preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on testing or metrology experience in a technical production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Good organizational skills and ability to maintain an orderly work environment.
• Willingness to learn new technical subjects, including optics, photometry, and metrology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Explorer, and Outlook; Access a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, quality-focused, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans based on product specifications, with moderate independence.
• Conduct a range of tests to assess product functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
• Identify and isolate common defects, malfunctions, and other issues during testing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex technical issues.
• Document and communicate test results and issues clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with Quality Assurance teams to help ensure compliance with industry standards and company quality policies.
• Contribute suggestions to the improvement of testing procedures and methodologies.
• Analyze test data and generate clear reports detailing findings.
• Offer input and observations for product improvements based on test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to address issues and support product quality efforts.
• Provide informal guidance and support to junior test technicians as needed.

Skills

Metrology testing

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Lab techniques

Education

Associate's degree in electronics/optics

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA) is a leading provider of advanced light, color, and display measurement solutions, supporting customers across highly technical and innovative industries. Our teams work in a collaborative, hands-on environment where precision, quality, consistency, and problem-solving are essential to delivering dependable measurement solutions.

We are seeking a Calibration Technician to support the accuracy, quality, and reliability of KMSA products through hands-on calibration, testing, inspection, and technical analysis. This role is responsible for performing established calibration and testing procedures, evaluating product performance, documenting results, and helping identify issues that may affect product quality or reliability. The Calibration Technician will work closely with cross-functional teams to support troubleshooting, resolve technical concerns, and contribute to continuous improvement within the calibration and production environment.

The ideal candidate will bring solid hands-on technical experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform routine and moderately complex calibration and testing activities with a growing level of independence. Success in this role requires a methodical approach to work, comfort with technical equipment and documented procedures, sound judgment when identifying irregularities, and a willingness to collaborate with others to ensure products consistently meet established quality and performance standards.

This position is 100 percent onsite and requires daily presence at KMSA's Redmond headquarters to support calibration, testing, production, and other lab-based activities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute test plans based on product specifications, with moderate independence.
• Conduct a range of tests to assess product functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.
• Identify and isolate common defects, malfunctions, and other issues during testing.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex technical issues.
• Document and communicate test results and issues clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with Quality Assurance teams to help ensure compliance with industry standards and company quality policies.
• Contribute suggestions to the improvement of testing procedures and methodologies.
• Analyze test data and generate clear reports detailing findings.
• Offer input and observations for product improvements based on test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to address issues and support product quality efforts.
• Provide informal guidance and support to junior test technicians as needed.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Associate's degree in electronics, optics, or similar education preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on testing or metrology experience in a technical production environment.
• Working knowledge of electronics, electronic assembly, and electronic testing, including the ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Good organizational skills and ability to maintain an orderly work environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technical subjects, including optics, photometry, and metrology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Explorer, and Outlook; familiarity with Access a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, quality-focused, and dependable.

This job description shows the general scope of responsibilities for the position. Additional responsibilities can be added or deleted on an on-going basis. A job description does not constitute an employment contract.

BASE PAY RANGE:
$58,240 - $66,560 DOS/E

This position is eligible for experience specific compensation ranges based on candidate experience; compensation will be aligned and determined based on these criteria. Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KMSA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, search firms, recruiters, or other third-party agencies. We are not engaging agency support for this position, and we respectfully request that agencies do not contact our team regarding this opening. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired.

About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. works with leading brands, manufacturers, and research organizations to provide advanced measurement solutions that support product quality, consistency, innovation, and performance. With decades of expertise in color, light, display, and appearance measurement, KMSA serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, lighting, consumer products, and manufacturing.

KMSA offers a broad portfolio of precision instruments and software solutions designed to help customers evaluate color, brightness, light, display performance, and visual quality. Our technologies enable organizations to improve quality control, strengthen manufacturing processes, reduce variation, and deliver products that meet demanding performance and appearance standards.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Retirement Plan (401(k) with Company Match)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Family and Medical Leave Support
• Supplemental Health Benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Care Insurance
• Wellness Resources, including Garner Health, Health Advocate, Hinge Health, Tria Health and HUSK Marketplace
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Purchase Programs