Calibration Technician — Medical Device R&D Impact

DEKA Research & Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research & Development in Manchester, NH, seeks a Calibration Technician to join the Quality team. This role supports calibration programs, maintains equipment databases, and coordinates internal and external calibrations in a medical device R&D setting.

The ideal candidate has ESD calibration experience, hands-on measurement tool knowledge, and familiarity with ISO 17025 and FDA QSRs. A degree in engineering is preferred but not required, ASQ certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years in an office or technology environment preferred.
• Experience with ESD calibration and common metrology equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1/-2.
• Experience in medical device development/manufacturing preferred.
• ASQ Calibration Technician certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter measurement and test equipment into the calibration program per procedures.
• Maintain calibration information databases with specs, accuracy, and history.
• Maintain Calibration History records and related files.
• Coordinate calibrations with internal teams and external labs.
• Perform in-house calibrations following procedures and documentation.
• Notify personnel of equipment out of tolerance or missing items.
• Develop and maintain in-house calibration procedures.
• Develop spreadsheets and formulas to analyze calibration data.
• Provide engineering analysis and guidance for metrology issues.
• Handle ad hoc calibration requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

ESD calibration

Regulatory knowledge

Medical device experience

FDA QSRs / ISO13485 knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Engineering degree preferred

ASQ Calibration Technician certification preferred

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Flow meters

Digital thermometers

Balances

Pressure gauges

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Torque wrenches

Job description

DEKA Research & Development in Manchester, NH, seeks a Calibration Technician to join the Quality team. This role supports calibration programs, maintains equipment databases, and coordinates internal and external calibrations in a medical device R&D setting.

The ideal candidate has ESD calibration experience, hands-on measurement tool knowledge, and familiarity with ISO 17025 and FDA QSRs. A degree in engineering is preferred but not required, ASQ certification is a plus.