Calibration Technician

Actalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Calibration Technician 3 in San Diego to support calibration, adjustment, verification, and documentation of critical equipment in a regulated medical device manufacturing setting. You will perform hands-on calibration across diverse technologies and ensure compliance with internal procedures and quality requirements.

Responsibilities include calibrating electronic, mechanical, dimensional, and environmental instruments, maintaining records, reviewing certificates, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with related calibration experience.
• 5–7 years calibration experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 820, and GMP practices.
• Experience reviewing certificates and maintaining calibration records.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision calibration, adjustment, and verification of multiple measurement types.
• Review calibration certificates and service reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain calibration records and equipment history in quality systems.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate servicing with internal teams and external providers to minimize downtime.

Skills

Calibration

GxP compliance

Measurement equipment

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

IBM Maximo

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

ASQ Certification

Tools

IBM Maximo

Job description

Job Description

The Calibration Technician 3 supports the calibration, adjustment, verification, documentation, and ongoing reliability of critical inspection, measurement, and test equipment in a highly regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This role performs hands-on calibration activities across a broad range of measurement technologies and ensures that internal procedures, required specifications, and applicable quality requirements are consistently met by both internal and external calibration services.

Job Title: Calibration Technician 3

The Calibration Technician 3 supports the calibration, adjustment, verification, documentation, and ongoing reliability of critical inspection, measurement, and test equipment in a highly regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This role performs hands-on calibration activities across a broad range of measurement technologies and ensures that internal procedures, required specifications, and applicable quality requirements are consistently met by both internal and external calibration services.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision calibration, adjustment, and verification of electronic, mechanical, dimensional, pressure, temperature, humidity, and thermal measurement equipment.
• Conduct calibration and preventative maintenance activities that support equipment accuracy, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Review internal and external calibration certificates, service reports, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with required specifications.
• Maintain accurate calibration records, equipment history files, and associated quality documentation in accordance with cGMP and 21 CFR Part 820 requirements.
• Troubleshoot calibration-related discrepancies and equipment performance issues, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions that improve measurement accuracy and equipment reliability.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to calibration or measurement accuracy, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.
• Coordinate equipment servicing and calibration activities with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely completion and minimal disruption to operations.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Research and Development to support equipment readiness and quality system requirements.
• Participate in meetings related to calibration processes and process improvements, contributing insights and recommendations based on experience.
• Support proprietary calibration processes developed specifically for specialized equipment and products used within the organization.
• Use IBM Maximo or similar systems, when applicable, to manage equipment records, calibration schedules, and maintenance activities.
• Document test results clearly and accurately, and communicate findings to Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other technical functions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on calibration processes, documentation practices, and equipment reliability.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma with 2 to 4 years of related experience required.
• 5 to 7 years of calibration experience in a GxP/GMP-regulated or medical device manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Advanced understanding of calibration practices, procedures, equipment adjustment, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced experience performing precision calibration, adjustment, and verification of electronic, mechanical, dimensional, pressure, temperature, humidity, and thermal measurement equipment.
• Working knowledge of cGMP requirements and experience performing calibration work in a GxP, GMP, pharmaceutical, medical device, or similarly regulated environment.
• Familiarity with equipment control, documentation, and quality system requirements associated with 21 CFR Part 820.
• Experience reviewing calibration certificates and service reports, confirming specifications have been met, and maintaining accurate equipment histories and calibration records.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate calibration discrepancies, diagnose equipment issues, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience calibrating temperature, humidity, pressure, dimensional, thermal, electronic, and mechanical equipment.
• Clear verbal communication skills and strong technical writing abilities for documenting test results and calibration activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Facilities, and Research and Development teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows-based systems.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk between facilities, and independently lift equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in a medical device or similarly regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with IBM Maximo or similar asset management systems is preferred.
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician certification is a plus, but not required.
• Experience supporting proprietary calibration processes developed for specialized products and equipment.
• Background in certificate review, preventative maintenance, root cause analysis, and corrective action within a regulated environment.
• Resume that demonstrates calibration accomplishments, increasing responsibility, and clear career progression rather than listing only generic duties.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in a medical device and regulated manufacturing environment in San Diego, CA, working within a small calibration and quality support team. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a 40‑hour workweek, with occasional overtime that may be available or required. The role involves hands‑on work with inspection, measurement, calibration, and test equipment, including temperature, humidity, pressure, dimensional, thermal, mechanical, and electronic systems. Work may require standing for extended periods, walking between facilities, and lifting equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. The environment is highly regulated and governed by internal quality procedures, cGMP guidelines, and 21 CFR Part 820 requirements. Team members regularly collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Research and Development, and the work includes a mix of equipment calibration, certificate review, documentation, troubleshooting, maintenance support, and participation in process improvement initiatives. The assignment is initially planned for 12 months with an established onsite team, with potential for extension and conversion to a full‑time role, offering exposure to both standard and proprietary calibration disciplines and direct interaction across multiple business units.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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