Field Instrument Calibration & Maintenance Technician

Avantor

United States

Remote

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Calibration Technician to perform regular calibration of liquid handling instruments and diagnose equipment issues at customer sites across the United States. You will travel, install, maintain, and calibrate instruments, adapting solutions to user needs while documenting repairs and enhancements.

The role requires 2 years of related technical experience and a degree in Electronics/Instrumentation/Chemistry, with bilingual ability preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s/ Associate’s degree in Electronics, Instrumentation or Chemistry preferred
2 years related technical experience required
Experience in preventive maintenance, IQ/OQ/PV, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration to process, scales and balances, electronic, and mechanical equipment
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
Analytical skills – Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making
Fully bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

Performs regular calibration of liquid handling instruments to ensure they meet standards and specifications.
Addresses recurring and less complex instruments issues, applying knowledge from training and experience to select appropriate solutions from known alternatives.
May exchange standard information like calibration records with customers.
Travels to customer site to provided services (installations, maintenance or calibrations).
Adapts equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Provides technical support to customers related to instrumentation.
Document and report all repairs and product failures.
Provide equipment and improvements recommendations.
Help with the development of preventative maintenance procedures, IQ, OQ and PQ for the division.
Executes sequence of testing and calibration program for instruments and equipment according to blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, standards operating procedures and other specifications.
Diagnoses equipment failures (breakdowns) and repairs per manufacturers guidelines.
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
Confers with clients, group leader, and other technical workers to assist with equipment installation, maintenance, and repairs techniques.
Analyzes and converts test data, using mathematical formulas, and reports results and proposed modifications.
Sets up test equipment and conducts tests on instruments and equipment.
Disassembles and reassembles instruments and equipment, using hand tools, and inspects instruments and equipment for defects.
Sketches plans for developing jigs, fixtures, instruments, and related nonstandard apparatus.
Modifies performance and operation of component parts to specifications, using test equipment and precision instruments.
Conducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Consults with clients on a regular basis regarding usage, placement and potential future needs of the equipment.
Recommends corrective actions to the customer when needed.
Trains customer on how to use the equipment.
Maintains technical skills through ongoing manufacturer’s certification and continuing education.
Performs other duties as assigned.