Instrumentation and Calibration Technician - Life Sciences Client Site

CBRE; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical and dental benefits

PTO

401K

Comprehensive training for growth

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Instrumentation and Calibration Technician in Pennsylvania to calibrate and adjust complex equipment across facilities and laboratories. The role emphasizes precise documentation, customer communication, and on-site support for CBRE's critical environments.

You will perform advanced calibrations, generate certificates, and coach staff while adhering to standardized procedures to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2–3 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience using a multimeter is strongly preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements including lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills for percentages and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced calibrations and adjustments for calibration devices across multiple disciplines (temperature, humidity, pressure, dimensional, torque, force, electrical).
• Maintain proper documentation in the metrology database, including certificates and history forms.
• Communicate with customers about progress, and resolve issues as necessary.
• Generate certificates of calibration or out-of-tolerance reports in the correct format.
• Coach staff on calibration at customer locations on-site.
• Identify and use appropriate measurement procedures and suggest improvements.
• Lead by example and model CBRE RISE values.
• Work within standardized procedures to meet deadlines.
• Exchange information clearly and verify understanding.

Skills

Multimeter experience

Organizational skills

Intermediate math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED or trade school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Instrumentation and Calibration Technician, you will be responsible for the calibration and adjustment of complex equipment in accordance with the customer and requirements.

As a CBRE Instrumentation and Calibration Technician, you will be responsible for the calibration and adjustment of complex equipment in accordance with the customer and requirements. This will be for both Facility (80%) and Laboratory (20%) equipment. This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

What You’ll Do

• Perform advanced calibrations and adjustments for numerous calibration devices within the temperature, humidity, pressure, physical dimensional, torque, force, and electrical disciplines.
• Maintain proper documentation in the metrology database. This includes calibration certificates, equipment history forms, timesheets, and automated calibration software.
• Communicate with customers about the progress of the testing, repair, and services. Resolve issues as necessary.
• Generate certificates of calibration or out-of-tolerance reports as required. Present certificates in the correct format to meet customer requirements.
• Bring staff to customer locations and coach on how to calibrate equipment on-site.
• Identify and use appropriate measurement procedures. Suggest ways to make procedures more efficient.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2-3 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience using a multimeter is strongly preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE?

CBRE is the premier provider of Facilities Management Services. We offer excellent compensation and benefits, to include overtime pay, medical and dental benefits, PTO, 401K, and comprehensive training for professional growth.

• Benefits start 1st of the month following your hire date: medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.
• First year of employment - 15 Days of PTO. Year 1 - 4 of employment 20 days of PTO!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).