Senior Metrology & Calibration Technician (2nd Shift)

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Calibration Technician to support Development and Production Test activities in San Diego, operating on a 2nd shift with schedule flexibility. Responsibilities include calibrating test equipment, conducting complex tests, and repairing a range of electrical and mechanical instruments.

Applicants should have 3+ years in industrial settings and a safety-focused mindset. The role requires onsite work five days a week with an attractive benefits package including

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Calibrate portable and permanently installed electronic test equipment and data acquisition systems; prepare preliminary calibration data analysis/reports.
• Perform complex testing, calibration, and repair of electrical, mechanical, dimensional, electromechanical, and electronic measuring equipment.
• Diagnose and correct malfunctioning test equipment and systems (Power supplies, vibration monitors, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Diagnose and correct malfunctioning test equipment and systems such as load cells, pressure equipment, flow meters, and transducers.
• Fabricate, install, test, repair and modify electronic test equipment and systems per schematics and regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical college or trade school

Military electrical/electronic training

Tools

Fluke Calibrator 6270A

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Calibration Technician to support Development and Production Test activities in San Diego, operating on a 2nd shift with schedule flexibility. Responsibilities include calibrating test equipment, conducting complex tests, and repairing a range of electrical and mechanical instruments.

Applicants should have 3+ years in industrial settings and a safety-focused mindset. The role requires onsite work five days a week with an attractive benefits package including