Engineer Calibration 1

Daikin Comfort; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Comfort is seeking a Calibration Engineer 1 to support the Engineering Lab by calibrating testing instrumentation on schedule and ensuring accurate readings at all times. The role emphasizes adhering to ISO standards, maintaining calibration records, and coordinating with external labs to ensure compliant calibrations.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and hands-on experience with pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with calibration procedures for lab equipment.
• Maintain accurate calibration records.
• Coordinate with third-party labs and ISO 17025 compliance.
• Calculate uncertainty values related to calibration.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of test instrumentation.
• Identify supplies to prevent lab interruptions.
• Follow safety protocols on-site and in office environments.
• Work as a team to generate accurate test data.

Skills

Communication skills

ISO 17025 knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MS Excel

Job description

The Calibration Engineer 1 will support the proper functioning and development of Engineering Lab by calibrating testing instrumentation on schedule, ensuring instruments, gauges and testing devices are calibrated correctly, and give accurate readings at all times.

Position Responsibilities

• Comply with calibration procedures for existing and new lab equipment
• Maintain accurate calibration records
• Tracking of all calibrated equipment, internal and external
• Complete calibrations and qualifications in a safe, timely, and accurate manner following calibration procedures and schedules
• Ensure calibration records are completed accurately
• Keep lead informed of any calibration issues or deficiencies discovered related to calibration
• Coordinate with third-party labs to expedite equipment calibrated externally. Maintain accurate records of accreditations held by external labs and ensure they comply with the ISO 17025 standard
• Calculation of uncertainty values related to calibration
• Responsible for proper handling, storage, and maintenance of test instrumentation and calibration standards
• Identify project supply/equipment needs to ensure lab operations are not interrupted
• Maintain a neat and professional work area
• Always follow safety protocols when executing tasks and projects. Ensure that work areas are safe, neatly organized, and professional on-site and in an office environment
• Works within engineering and proven methodologies to generate accurate test data in the Engineering Lab
• Works well as a team player and helps promote safety as our number one goal
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope

• Possesses a broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education
• Has no discretion to deviate from established procedures by performing structured work assignments
• Work is closely supervised
• Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex
• Explains facts, policies, and practices related to the job area

Knowledge & Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand traceability, substitution of standards, test accuracy, and uncertainty ratios as part of ISO 17025 requirements
• Familiar with pneumatic, mechanical and electrical instrumentation, understands and applies basic concepts of calibration and requirements including accuracy testing
• Ability to operate scissor lifts to reach instrumentation at higher levels
• Working knowledge of MS Excel (PP, Excel, Word)
• Understanding of Thermocouples, pressure transducers, current transducers, and digital power meters
• Familiar with LabVIEW and control systems
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job

Competency

Experience:

• 0-3 years’ experience including co-ops, internships, and/or research projects that include pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical instrumentation.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering preferred

People Management: No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To

• Manager, Lab

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition, genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.