Instrument Calibration Technician

Sterling Engineering; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

BCBS Medical Plans

Dental/Vision Plans

401(k)

ESOP

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in North Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Calibration Technician - Process Instrumentation to support calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on calibration of process instruments, PMs, and NIST traceability, with strong documentation skills and the ability to work independently or on a team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of metrology or calibration experience.
• Experience calibrating process instrumentation.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance (PMs).
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing process equipment.
• Autoclave maintenance and repair experience required.
• Knowledge of calibration practices, measurement systems, and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret technical schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations on process instrumentation and measurement equipment.
• Calibrate instruments that measure pressure, temperature, flow, time, force, torque, speed, electrical parameters, pH, and conductivity.
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain process equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain calibration and maintenance documentation in accordance with quality requirements.
• Prepare calibration reports including: calibration methods, measurement data, measurement uncertainties, TURs, NIST traceability.
• Identify sources of measurement error and determine measurement reliability.
• Support manufacturing operations and compliance requirements.
• Assist with technical questions related to measurements, calibration, and NIST traceability.
• Communicate with internal customers to resolve technical issues or questions.
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractors.

Skills

Metrology

Process Instrumentation

PMs

Troubleshooting

Autoclave

Calibration docs

Schematic reading

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title:

Calibration Technician - Process Instrumentation

Location:

North Chicago, IL

Pay Rate:

$32.00/hour (W2)

Benefits:

PTO, Paid Holidays, BCBS Medical Plans, Dental/Vision Plans, 401(k), ESOP

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Calibration Technician - Process Instrumentation to support calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractors to ensure process instrumentation and equipment remain accurate, reliable, and compliant.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience calibrating process instruments, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and working within GMP-regulated environments. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and communication skills are critical for success in this role.

Must Have Skills:

• 1+ years of Metrology or Calibration experience
• Experience calibrating process instrumentation.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance (PMs)
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing process equipment
• Autoclave maintenance and repair experience required
• Knowledge of calibration practices, measurement systems, and instrumentation
• Ability to interpret technical schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Duties:

• Perform calibrations on process instrumentation and measurement equipment
• Calibrate instruments that measure: Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Time, Force, Torque, Speed, Electrical current/voltage/resistance, pH level, and conductivity.
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain process equipment and instrumentation
• Maintain calibration and maintenance documentation in accordance with quality requirements
• Prepare calibration reports including: Calibration methods, Measurement data, Measurement uncertainties, Test Uncertainty Ratios (TURs), NIST traceability
• Identify sources of measurement error and determine measurement reliability
• Support manufacturing operations and compliance requirements
• Assist with technical questions related to measurements, calibration, and NIST traceability
• Communicate with internal customers to resolve technical issues or questions
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractors
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of calibration or metrology experience
• Practical knowledge of metrology principles and measurement practices
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing or testing environment preferred
• Experience working with quality systems and standards including ISO 17025 and ANSI/Z540-1 preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify sources of measurement error
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, specifications, and procedures