Process Instrumentation Calibration Specialist

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

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.