Calibration Technician - Level 3

Tresca; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k plan

Career development opportunities

Referral bonuses

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Trescal is seeking a Calibration Technician Level 3 in the Pleasanton area to perform calibrations on high-level test and measurement instrumentation, both in-house and on-site. You will troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment while interacting with customers to ensure traceability and compliance with standards.

The role requires an Associates Degree in Electronics or equivalent experience, 3–5 years in calibration, and strong knowledge of metrology, diagnostics, and precision measurement.

Qualifications

• Military training or Associates Degree in Electronics (or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years calibrating test & measurement equipment in commercial or military labs.
• Strong knowledge of metrology practices and theories; analog/digital circuit analysis.
• Experience with equipment used for calibration of electronic, mechanical, chemical, thermal, and/or dimensional devices.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair capabilities for unique equipment with limited information.
• Proficient in Windows-based and laboratory automation software.
• Statistical techniques for measurement uncertainty analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z-540-1.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills; strong communication.
• Experience interacting with customers professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on high level and unique test and measurement instrumentation in house or on-site.
• Use troubleshooting, repair, and calibration knowledge on unique equipment.
• Interact with customers to determine needs related to traceability and standards.
• Interface with customers to determine needs for traceability and standards.
• Ensure preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment is performed timely.
• Inspect incoming equipment and verify accessories, manuals, and status.
• Create and verify calibration data sheets per instrument specs.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Metrology practices & theories

Troubleshooting & repair

Customer interaction & communication

Windows-based software

Measurement uncertainty analysis

Organizational skills

Electronics fundamentals

Laboratory automation software

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Calibration equipment

Laboratory automation software

Job description

Description

Trescal is a growing company, looking for new talent to join our organization! We are the premier independent calibration, repair, and asset services provider in the U.S. We provide our customers single-source, cost-effective, best-in-class solutions.

Our team is comprised of talented professionals who excel at providing industry leading calibration, repair and asset management services to our customers. As an employee at Trescal, you will join a people-centric company with an incredible culture. We encourage new ideas and suggestions in order to continue to offer both customers and employees the services and benefits in a dynamic, global marketplace. We value teamwork, integrity, quality, innovation, and dynamic engagement.

The Calibration Technician Level 3 will perform calibrations and repair high level and unique test and measurement instrumentation. This job may require a certain amount of specialization and will require technician to provide training in certain areas. A person in this position must be self-motivated and assist in general laboratory duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on high level and unique test and measurement instrumentation either in house or on-site
• Use your troubleshooting, repair, and calibration knowledge to work on unique equipment
• Help interact with customer to determine needs relating to traceability, adequacy of standards and test procedures utilized by Trescal Inc., as well as, for items requiring repair or limited calibration
• Interface directly with customers to determine needs relating to traceability, adequacy of standards and test procedures utilized by Trescal Inc. as well as for items requiring repair or limited calibration
• Ensure that preventative maintenance of the laboratory's equipment is performed in a timely and acceptable manner,
• Performing daily inspections of the incoming equipment to verify: accessories and manuals are available, malfunctions of customer instrumentation, and to change equipment status when appropriate.
• Create and verify calibration data sheets for technical content and accuracy based upon instrument specifications and approved calibration procedures
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Military training or experience, an Associates Degree in Electronics (or related technical field), or equivalent work experience & training
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience calibrating test & measurement equipment (in a commercial or military calibration lab preferred)
• Strong knowledge of metrology practices and theories, analog and digital circuit analysis
• Experienced in some or all of test and measurement equipment used in conjunction with the repair and calibration of electronic, mechanical, chemical, thermal and/or dimensional devices
• Possess strong troubleshooting and repair capabilities, and the ability to work on unique equipment with little or no product information
• Proficient in Windows-based and laboratory automation software
• Ability to apply basic statistical techniques necessary for measurement uncertainty analysis
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z-540-1 requirements
• Very good organizational skills, meticulous with details
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal and listening skills.
• Experience interacting with customers in a courteous and professional manner and providing an excellent customer experience.

Benefits

We believe people are the most important part of every business, which is why we offer more than just great health insurance plans at a great rate. At Trescal, we have a strong track record of retaining our employees by providing challenging work experiences, learning and development opportunities, and a success oriented collaborative environment.

In addition, we offer paid time off, a 401k plan, career development opportunities, referral bonuses, and a competitive benefit package.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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