Senior Metrology Technician: Calibration & Reliability Lead

ThermoFisher Scientific; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in the St. Louis area is seeking an experienced Senior Metrology Technician to lead calibration, troubleshooting and repair activities in a GMP manufacturing setting.

You will diagnose instrumentation issues, interpret P&IDs and schematics, and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Automation and Quality to improve procedures. This hands-on technical leadership role emphasizes reliability, documentation and strong cross‑functional teamwork, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in instrumentation, metrology, calibration, controls, or military PMEL experience.
• GMP manufacturing experience preferred.
• Advanced troubleshooting across electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and process instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, loop drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience mentoring or training technical employees.
• SAP CMMS or comparable system experience preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex calibration, troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair activities.
• Diagnose electrical, pneumatic, instrumentation, process-control, and equipment-interface issues.
• Troubleshoot pressure, temperature, flow, analytical instrumentation, gas detection, control valves, transmitters, and instrument communications.
• Interpret P&IDs, schematics, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Automation, and Quality to resolve issues.
• Identify calibration risks, equipment trends, and opportunities to improve procedures.
• Mentor Metrology Technician I and II employees on procedures, repairs, and coordinating monthly work.
• Evaluate instrumentation lifecycle, replacement, obsolescence, and standardization needs.

Skills

Instrumentation

Metrology

Calibration

Controls

P&IDs

Mentoring

SAP CMMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

P&IDs

Schematics

Loop drawings

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in the St. Louis area is seeking an experienced Senior Metrology Technician to lead calibration, troubleshooting and repair activities in a GMP manufacturing setting.

You will diagnose instrumentation issues, interpret P&IDs and schematics, and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Automation and Quality to improve procedures. This hands-on technical leadership role emphasizes reliability, documentation and strong cross‑functional teamwork, with