Calibration Technician Lead

ZipRecruiter; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Calibration Technician Lead who will be responsible for calibrating and maintaining inspection and measurement equipment. Candidates should have substantial experience and knowledge in measurement science and associated standards. This role requires independent action, technical expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of calibration experience required.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a self-motivator and work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment across various disciplines.
• Develop calibration procedures and methods according to specifications.
• Analyze measurement data for identifying abnormalities and trends.

Skills

Mathematics

Technical writing

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

AA degree or PMEL certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Overview

The Calibration Technician Lead will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy.

The Calibration Technician Lead will identify and utilize appropriate measurement procedures. This position acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments, uses ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to development of concepts and techniques, and works on assignments that are extremely complex in nature where independent action and high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations. Calibration Technician Lead may be authorized to report opinions and interpretations.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines – Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specifications.

2. Maintain primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards.

3. Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards.

4. Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment.

5. Develop calibration procedures and methods, according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and other technical requirements.

6. Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.

7. Analyze measurement data for identifying abnormalities, trends and/or predicting future values.

8. Identify IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.

9. Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable

10. Prepare calibration reports and certificates

11. Inspect and evaluate new calibration standards for proper operation before releasing to calibration laboratory.

12. Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used

13. Apply engineering knowledge to the design and development of calibration methods, fixtures, and IM&TE not commercially available

14. Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes

15. Design and document measurement reference material for laboratory use.

16. Conduct technical audits of the calibration laboratory to verify traceability of standards and compliance with published standards and guidelines

17. Develop software for calibrating IM&TE. ( May be performed, but not in all positions)

18. Develop software for the maintenance of calibration standards (May be performed, but not in all positions)

19. Develop, implement, and maintain the calibration laboratory's quality systems per published standards and guidelines

20. Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures

21. Provide technical advice to other departments of the organization

22. Interact with other technicians, management, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers

23. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Qualifications

1. Prefer AA degree or PMEL certificate

2. Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions

3. Understanding of basic statistics

4. Must be able to perform basic trigonometry functions

5. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills

6. Technical writing ability

7. Intermediate ability to troubleshoot, repair, align and optimize precision equipment

8. Intermediate computer skills

9. Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel

10. Minimum eight years of calibration experience

11. Knowledge of Quality Management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and Z540)

12. Must have outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills

13. Strong attention to details

14. Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance.

2. Occasional standing and bending are required.

Working Environment

1. Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at a SIMCO location and/

or customer sites

2. Travel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locations