Aerospace Metrology Electronic Calibration Technician

Moog Inc. • Torrance, CA

5d • $30 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Moog's Military Aircraft Group is seeking an experienced Electronic Calibration Technician with a background in complex electro-mechanical, hydraulic, servo, and electronic equipment. The role involves calibrating and repairing electronic components, test stands, and systems, interpreting technical documentation, and collaborating with various departments. The technician will also manage vendor calibrations, contribute to procedure updates, maintain calibration records, support audits, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires strong technical skills, planning, organization, and interpersonal abilities to ensure the timely return of measurement and test equipment (M&TE) to service.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Minimum 5 years or more in electronic calibration experience
• Proficient in the use of a variety of precision electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical measuring equipment and standards to calibrate and assist in the repair of electronic components and complex test stands and systems
• Strong planning and organization and interpersonal skills in order to effectively and efficiently perform calibrations/repairs and resolve or escalate issues for the timely return to service of M&TE

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering a plus
• Electronic technical certification a plus
• Assembly and/or test systems experience
• Experience in the Aerospace industry
• Experience with Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles

Responsibilities

• Complete calibrations of electronic related measurement and test equipment (M&TE) in a timely and accurate manner with minimal supervision to support the value streams and their customers.
• Perform planned and unplanned calibrations, troubleshooting, disassembly and repairs when a breakdown or malfunction occurs.
• Interpret and work directly from drawings, calibration procedures, Moog specifications, manufacturer’s instructions, and/or applicable Military Specifications to complete calibrations.
• Perform fault isolation diagnosis in a logical sequence to isolate the origin of the fault to the lowest level component possible.
• Provide technical expertise in Electronic/Test Stand related calibration to assembly, manufacturing, and model shop supervision, operators, and engineering personnel.
• Participate and assist in capability studies with Test Equipment Engineers and Product Engineers, when related to the calibration of the test equipment.
• Assist with hydraulic calibrations or repairs when electronic test equipment is involved.
• Manage vendor interaction and processing of M&TE calibrations, including reviewing vendor certifications, processing equipment returned from vendors, and processing and implementing newly purchased equipment.
• Support on-site vendor calibrations and ensure the maintenance of laboratory standards and coordinate calibration with contracted calibration services.
• Resolve technical issues with vendors and/or contracted services or escalate when necessary.
• Undertake appropriate training in conjunction with equipment changes and/or improvements in technology and methods to stay abreast of the latest technological advances within the field.
• Provide recommendations for updating existing calibration test procedures and data sheets.
• Ensure the maintenance of calibration records and traceability to the National Bureau of Standards as well as compliance to applicable Military Standards and specifications.
• Review all calibration data and records for completeness, accuracy, and reporting of significant out of tolerance conditions.
• Complete necessary forms (i.e. purchase requisitions, missing item reports etc.) for the timely completion of calibration activities.
• Support internal, regulatory, registrar and customer audits.
• Participate in root cause investigation and corrective action implementation of immediate and permanent corrective actions to prevent a recurrence.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to assist in the calibration of equipment in an orderly, efficient, and safe manner.
• Recommend improvements to existing procedures and datasheets to optimize efficiency and accuracy of electronic test equipment calibrations.
• Recommend the purchase of new calibration equipment and standards and/or upgrade of existing equipment to improve accuracy and efficiencies.
• Participate in lean/visual management initiatives and continuous improvement activities to improve safety, workflow, accuracies, and efficiencies.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• great compensation package
• bonus opportunities
• matching 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible paid time off
• holidays
• parental leave program
• relocation assistance
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Tuition Assistance
• mentorship and coaching opportunities
• leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
• Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED