Senior Metrology & Calibration Technician

Solar Turbines Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a calibration technician to support all calibration activities at Kearny Mesa and Harbor Drive for Development Test and Production Test.

You will calibrate and repair electronic and electrical test equipment, diagnose malfunctions, and ensure instruments meet required specifications. The role requires a minimum 3 years in industrial/manufacturing settings, strong problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairing test equipment.
• Minimum of 3 years mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills required to troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate portable and permanently installed electronic test equipment and automated data acquisition systems using approved manuals, standards and procedures; prepare preliminary calibration data analysis/reports to Metrology Lab management and/or engineers.
• Perform complex testing, calibration, and repair of automated and manual electrical, mechanical, dimensional, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating equipment.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctioning test equipment (Pressure and Electrical) and systems such as power supplies, vibration monitors and simulators, vibration sensors, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, function generators, voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, transmitters, flowmeters, signal conditioners and A/D converters through repair, replacement and adjustment to restore equipment and systems to required specifications.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctioning test equipment and systems such as load cells, pressure equipment, flow meters, digital flow meters, Pressure Measurement Modules, flow transducers and pressure transducers through repair, replacement and adjustment to restore equipment and systems to required specifications.
• Fabricate, install, test, repair and/or modify electronic test equipment and systems by interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams, following oral or written technical instructions guided by trade practices, manufacturing and underwriters specifications, state and municipal codes, ordinances, and engineering directions while applying a thorough knowledge of instrumentation and electronic theory.

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a calibration technician to support all calibration activities at Kearny Mesa and Harbor Drive for Development Test and Production Test.

You will calibrate and repair electronic and electrical test equipment, diagnose malfunctions, and ensure instruments meet required specifications. The role requires a minimum 3 years in industrial/manufacturing settings, strong problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork.