Field Calibration Technician

Tektronix; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Flexible hours

Health insurance options

Job summary

A leading technology manufacturer is seeking a Senior Calibration Technician to handle advanced calibration and testing across RF and Biomed disciplines. Responsibilities include training technicians, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC standards, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive hourly pay and the potential for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Capability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to travel as needed for training and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex calibrations on various equipment.
• Train and mentor other technicians.
• Achieve high customer satisfaction by completing tasks on time.
• Maintain data integrity in tracking database.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding service needs.
• Participate in quality management system activities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Written and verbal communication

Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office

Ability to mentor others

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Senior Calibration Technician performs advanced calibration, testing, and verification of a wide range of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. This role requires senior‑level expertise in one or more disciplines, including RF, General Purpose (GP), Biomed, and NI. The Senior Calibration Technician is responsible for ensuring high‑quality service delivery, mentoring less experienced technicians, maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and supporting both laboratory and onsite customer operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs both routine and complex calibrations on test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment across RF, General Purpose (GP), Biomed, and NI disciplines, at a senior–technician level.
• Trains and mentors other technicians on a variety of calibration tasks and procedures.
• Achieves high customer satisfaction by completing calibrations within expected timeframes, as assigned by lead technicians or supervisors.
• Accurately enters all required data into the tracking database and maintains data integrity.
• Performs final inspection and verification of calibration work completed by other technicians when required.
• Creates calibration data sheets efficiently and with minimal supervision, following instrument specifications and approved procedures; able to calculate measurement uncertainties for ISO/IEC 17025 calibrations.
• Completes all documentation supporting customer requirements, reporting obligations, ISO standards, and quality system expectations.
• Communicates directly with customers regarding items requiring repair, limited calibration, or clarification of service needs.
• Applies established job skills, company policies, and standard operating procedures to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates leadership capabilities, including workflow coordination and peer support when needed.
• Performs work both at customer locations and within the service center, adhering to all site-specific requirements.
• Follows all quality management system policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency in service delivery.
• Actively participates in RBS activities including daily scheduling, visual management, Kaizen events, and basic problem-solving initiatives.
• Supports additional laboratory functions as required, maintaining an efficient and orderly work environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on assignments that are semi routine in nature but recognize the occasional need to perform calibration by alternate, acceptable methods
• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications with an emphasis on Excel required
• Ability to travel as needed for personal skill enhancement and training; as well as, to fully support the customer calibration requirements
• Able to meet requirements to drive a company vehicle (Valid driver's license and clean driving record)
• Capable of lifting (50 pounds) unassisted

Equal Opportunity and Contact

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

The hourly salary range for this position (in local currency) is $32-50/hr.

This role is subject to ITAR: The essential duties require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Candidates must be U.S. Persons or prepared to obtain the necessary export authorizations.