Lead Calibration Technician - Metrology & Compliance Leader

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET) in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a Lead Calibration Technician to ensure measurement system reliability with full NIST traceability. You will mentor a team, develop calibration procedures, and lead process improvements. Strong communication with customers and a focus on quality are essential.

The role blends hands-on calibration with leadership in audits, CAPA, and data reporting using Crystal Reports and Excel. Travel to support on-site and lab work is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands‑on calibration experience with electrical measurement principles.
• Experience with uncertainty analysis and traceability systems is required.
• Proficiency calibrating a broad range of test equipment and leading teams is preferred.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Metrology, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform and verify in-lab and on-site calibrations with full traceability to NIST or equivalent standards.
• Develop and validate calibration procedures and uncertainty budgets per ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.
• Manage Fluke MET/CAL, MET/TEAM, and Fluke Customer Portal for records integrity.
• Analyze calibration data for trends and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy and turnaround time.
• Oversee external calibration vendors and ensure environmental condition compliance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement CAPA for nonconformances.
• Prepare detailed performance reports using Crystal Reports and advanced Excel tools.
• Support internal and external audits with traceability evidence and compliance.
• Train and mentor calibration technicians, fostering growth and safety.
• Act as technical liaison for customer inquiries and guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Calibration leadership

Uncertainty analysis

Traceability systems

Data analysis

Process improvement

Mentoring/leadership

Customer engagement

Auditing support

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Metrology/Engineering

Tools

Fluke MET/CAL

MET/TEAM

Fluke Editor

Crystal Reports

Excel (advanced)

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET) in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a Lead Calibration Technician to ensure measurement system reliability with full NIST traceability. You will mentor a team, develop calibration procedures, and lead process improvements. Strong communication with customers and a focus on quality are essential.

The role blends hands-on calibration with leadership in audits, CAPA, and data reporting using Crystal Reports and Excel. Travel to support on-site and lab work is expected.