Pharma Instrumentation Calibration Tech

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Calibration Specialist to support commissioning, startup, and maintenance of process instrumentation in a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Raleigh, NC. You will perform hands-on calibration across temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, and pH devices, ensuring strict documentation and compliance with GMP/GxP standards.

This onsite role emphasizes troubleshooting, loop checks, and transmitter verification, with opportunities to grow in metrology,

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in calibration, instrumentation, metrology, I&E, or maintenance.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting equipment and instruments in manufacturing, industrial, utility, military, pharmaceutical, biotech, food and beverage, or similar environments.
• Strong documentation practices, with the ability to accurately record calibration and maintenance activities.
• Fundamental electrical troubleshooting skills applied to instrumentation and related systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and instrument documentation.
• Experience performing process technical calibrations, particularly in temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, and pH.
• Demonstrated experience working in highly regulated environments such as GMP, nuclear, military, FDA-regulated, oil and gas, food and beverage, or metrology settings.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and instruments to identify and correct issues.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems relevant to instrumentation and controls.
• Ability to perform loop checks and work with transmitters as part of commissioning and calibration activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform process technical calibrations on critical instrumentation, including temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, and pH devices.
• Execute calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities on manufacturing, utility, and process equipment and instruments.
• Support commissioning and startup of new or modified systems by performing loop checks, transmitter verification, and instrumentation functional testing.
• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation and electrical issues using strong troubleshooting fundamentals and a systematic approach.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, and instrument documentation to plan and perform calibration and maintenance tasks.
• Document all calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities accurately and clearly in accordance with strong documentation practices and applicable procedures.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) where applicable to record work, manage work orders, and track calibration schedules.
• Work in compliance with GMP/GxP or other highly regulated standards as required by the site.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals to learn and apply best practices in instrumentation, process systems, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to consistent project activity by completing assigned tasks safely, on time, and to high quality standards.

Skills

Calibration

Instrumentation

Metrology

I&E

Troubleshooting

Documentation

CMMS

P&ID Reading

Electrical Schematics

Tools

CMMS

Electrical Schematics

Process Controls

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Calibration Specialist to support commissioning, startup, and maintenance of process instrumentation in a highly regulated manufacturing facility in Raleigh, NC. You will perform hands-on calibration across temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, and pH devices, ensuring strict documentation and compliance with GMP/GxP standards.

This onsite role emphasizes troubleshooting, loop checks, and transmitter verification, with opportunities to grow in metrology,