Field Calibration Technician

Tektronix; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 31,684 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus as part of compensation package

Job summary

Tektronix is seeking a Field Calibration Technician responsible for high-quality calibrations at various customer sites. This role entails 100% travel, combining local day trips and overnight trips according to project requirements. The technician will handle a variety of calibration tasks, requiring hands-on experience and an understanding of industry standards.

The role demands strong technical documentation skills and customer interaction abilities, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and calibration protocols.

The expected salary range is $23–43 per hour, and the position is eligible for a bonus as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands-on calibration experience in lab or field setting.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and calibration standards.
• Willingness to travel 100% of the time, including overnight.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations in accordance with company procedures and standards.
• Travel to customer sites and support mobile calibration setups.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely completion of work.

Skills

Hands-on calibration experience

Strong attention to detail

Customer service skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics

Calibration tools (e.g. FSM, CalWeb)

Job description

The Field Calibration Technician is responsible for performing precise, high-quality calibrations at customer sites across various locations. This field-based role involves 100% travel, including a mixture of local day travel and overnight trips, depending on customer location and project requirements. The technician will support calibration activities across a wide range of disciplines, including RF, electrical, dimensional, torque, pressure, and temperature. The ideal candidate has hands-on calibration experience, a strong understanding of industry standards, and a willingness to cross-train across multiple disciplines. This role also requires solid technical documentation skills and the ability to represent the company professionally in customer-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations in accordance with company procedures and applicable standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO9001, AS9100, ANZ540.1).
• Specialize in overall calibration while supporting additional disciplines as needed; demonstrate willingness to cross-train in other calibration areas.
• Accurately document calibration results, ensuring traceability, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain and verify calibration standards and elevate equipment issues to supervisors as needed.

Field Support & Customer Service

• Travel 100% of the time to customer sites, including local travel and overnight stays.
• Support setup and teardown of mobile calibration workstations or onsite labs.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding service status, technical requirements, and scheduling needs.

Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with supervisors and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• Participate in onboarding and cross-training opportunities to increase flexibility across disciplines.
• Share feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of service delivery.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow all safety guidelines, company SOPs, and calibration protocols.
• Support quality assurance efforts, including audits, compliance reviews, and lean initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
• Help maintain clean, audit-ready calibration workspaces and tools.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of hands‑on calibration experience in a lab or field setting.
• Experience with RF/GP calibration is preferred.
• Willing and able to travel 100%, including local and overnight travel based on assignment.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and calibration standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Familiarity with calibration and service management tools such as FSM, CalWeb, and Gage.
• Willingness to cross‑train in multiple disciplines (e.g., RF, electrical, pressure, temperature, torque, dimensional).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience working in customer‑facing or onsite roles for large accounts or multi‑site operations.

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is $23–43/hr.

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