Senior Instrumentation and Process Calibration Technician

JLL; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL seeks a Senior Instrumentation and Process Calibration Technician to oversee calibration, maintenance, and optimization of complex instrumentation across campus facilities and process equipment. You will lead calibration activities, manage external service providers, and ensure compliance with GMP/GLP, FDA, EMA guidelines.

The role requires advanced troubleshooting and strong documentation skills, with experience in pharmaceutical/biotech environments and familiarity with BMS/CMMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, or related field.
• Minimum five years of hands-on instrumentation, calibration and controls experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech environments advisable.
• Strong knowledge of calibration standards and GMP/GLP principles.

Responsibilities

• System Maintenance and Optimization: troubleshoot, calibrate, and optimize building automation, process control, and analytical systems.
• Precision Calibration Operations: multi-point calibrations, verify measurement uncertainties, and use NIST-traceable standards.
• Technical Systems Management: work with BMS and CMMS data, ensure data integrity and CGMP compliance.
• Critical System Calibration: calibrate WFI, TOC analyzers, HVAC transmitters, environmental monitors, and filling line equipment.
• Documentation and Compliance: create calibration certificates, maintain databases, ensure IQ/OQ/PQ and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Program Management: develop risk-based calibration strategies, coordinate vendor services, and minimize process disruptions.
• Leadership and Training: provide training on calibration methods and troubleshooting; manage priorities.

Skills

Instrumentation

Calibration

Process control

Analytical instrumentation

Documentation

Leadership

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Instrumentation

Tools

Fluke tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Instrumentation and Process Calibration Technician provide advanced technical oversight for the calibration, maintenance, and optimization of complex instrumentation and control systems across campus facilities, utilities, and process equipment. This role requires extensive technical expertise to ensure all systems operate within specified parameters. The position involves managing external service providers, conducting sophisticated troubleshooting, and implementing decisive solutions to protect equipment’s integrity and personnel safety.

Position Summary

The Senior Instrumentation and Process Calibration Technician provide advanced technical oversight for the calibration, maintenance, and optimization of complex instrumentation and control systems across campus facilities, utilities, and process equipment. This role requires extensive technical expertise to ensure all systems operate within specified parameters. The position involves managing external service providers, conducting sophisticated troubleshooting, and implementing decisive solutions to protect equipment’s integrity and personnel safety.

Key Responsibilities

System Maintenance and Optimization

Execute advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics for building automation, process control, and analytical instrumentation systems. Conduct precision calibrations across diverse instrument portfolios, including flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, and analytical equipment. Optimize control loop performance to achieve superior environmental control and energy efficiency outcomes.

Precision Calibration Operations

Perform multi-point calibrations on temperature transmitters, pressure sensors, flow devices, pH meters, conductivity analyzers, and gas chromatography systems using NIST-traceable standards. Execute linearity checks, span adjustments, and zero calibrations on analytical balances, spectrophotometers, particle counters, and environmental monitoring equipment. Utilize dead weight testers, dry block calibrators, and multifunction process calibrators to achieve required measurement uncertainties.

Technical Systems Management

Work with and around building management systems (BMS) and computerized maintenance monitoring system (CMMS) to perform daily tasks and manage current good manufacturing procedure (CGMP) data.

Critical System Calibration

Execute calibrations on Water for Injection (WFI) conductivity and TOC analyzers, Clean Steam quality monitors, and compressed gas purity analyzers. Calibrate HVAC differential pressure transmitters, environmental chamber instrumentation, and filling line equipment including weight checks and volume verification systems.

Documentation and Compliance

Generate calibration certificates documenting as-found/as-left conditions and measurement uncertainties. Maintain calibration databases and ensure IQ/OQ/PQ compliance. Execute activities per FDA, EMA, and ICH guidelines with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Develop calibration procedures and establish intervals based on drift analysis.

Program Management

Develop risk-based calibration strategies considering instrument criticality and regulatory requirements. Analyze calibration data to optimize intervals and recommend equipment upgrades. Coordinate schedules to minimize process disruption while meeting compliance timelines. Manage vendor relationships for specialized calibration services.

Leadership and Training

Deliver technical training on calibration techniques and troubleshooting methodologies. Demonstrate leadership while managing competing priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Instrumentation, or related technical discipline. (or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

Minimum five years of hands-on experience with instrumentation, controls, and calibration in pharmaceutical or biotechnology environments. (or other equivalent industry experience

Technical Expertise

Comprehensive knowledge of calibration standards, procedures, and documentation requirements for analytical and process instruments. Proficiency with calibration software and diagnostic tools including Fluke systems and CMMS Maximo platforms. Advanced understanding of process control theory, PID loop tuning, and control optimization strategies.

Industry Knowledge

Experience with laboratory and analytical instrumentation calibration and maintenance. Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements. Familiarity with Building Management Systems including Siemens, DeltaV, Honeywell, and Allen Bradley platforms.

Certifications and Standards

Relevant professional certifications in instrumentation, calibration, or controls (ISA, NIST) strongly preferred. Demonstrated application of GMP and GLP principles in instrumentation and calibration activities.

Professional Skills

Proven customer service experience with client interaction capabilities. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity.

Required Qualifications

Technical Competencies

Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and instrument specifications. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for complex technical challenges. Proficiency in standard business applications including MS Office Suite, Outlook, and CMMS systems.

Physical Requirements

Valid driver's license required. Ability to work in clean room manufacturing environments, including compliance with gowning protocols. Capability to perform and supervise overhead work and operations at elevated heights. Physical capacity to operate electric hand tools, work from ladders, transport equipment, and lift materials up to 50 pounds.

Environmental Adaptability

Flexibility to work in diverse environmental conditions, including outdoor assignments in various weather conditions. Availability for on-call responsibilities as operational needs require.