Senior Calibration Technician - Medical Devices

Actalent; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Calibration Technician 3 in San Diego to support calibration, adjustment, verification, and documentation of critical equipment in a regulated medical device manufacturing setting. You will perform hands-on calibration across diverse technologies and ensure compliance with internal procedures and quality requirements.

Responsibilities include calibrating electronic, mechanical, dimensional, and environmental instruments, maintaining records, reviewing certificates, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with related calibration experience.
• 5–7 years calibration experience in a regulated environment preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 820, and GMP practices.
• Experience reviewing certificates and maintaining calibration records.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision calibration, adjustment, and verification of multiple measurement types.
• Review calibration certificates and service reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain calibration records and equipment history in quality systems.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate servicing with internal teams and external providers to minimize downtime.

Skills

Calibration

GxP compliance

Measurement equipment

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

IBM Maximo

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

ASQ Certification

Tools

IBM Maximo

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Calibration Technician 3 in San Diego to support calibration, adjustment, verification, and documentation of critical equipment in a regulated medical device manufacturing setting. You will perform hands-on calibration across diverse technologies and ensure compliance with internal procedures and quality requirements.

Responsibilities include calibrating electronic, mechanical, dimensional, and environmental instruments, maintaining records, reviewing certificates, and