Calibration Engineer

Applied Medical • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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About The Position

Applied Medical is seeking a Calibration Engineer to maintain and advance the calibration program for inspection, measurement, and test equipment used throughout manufacturing operations. The role calibrates electrical, dimensional, and physical or mechanical equipment; maintains primary calibration standards; and upholds the quality system governing the calibration laboratory. The position is available at Calibration Engineer and Senior Calibration Engineer levels, with placement determined by experience.

The engineer collaborates with automation, engineering, and energy departments on specialized research and development projects, applies engineering expertise to develop calibration techniques and fixtures, and creates calibration instructions to reduce reliance on external calibration services. The role also prepares calibration reports and certificates, generates corrective action reports for non-conforming equipment, and trains team members in calibration principles and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, such as electrical or mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience calibrating inspection, measurement, and test equipment in one or more of these areas: electrical, dimensional, or physical or mechanical.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and calibration standards.
• Ability to design and develop calibration techniques, fixtures, and instructions.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing calibration reports, certificates, and corrective action reports.
• Ability to train and educate team members on calibration principles and practices.
• Strong collaboration skills to work across engineering, automation, energy, and maintenance departments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience examining and assessing new calibration standards before laboratory approval.
• Experience supporting system improvements that reduce reliance on external calibration services.
• Experience designing and documenting measurement reference material for laboratory use.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in electrical, dimensional, or physical or mechanical disciplines to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Maintain primary calibration standards and recommend reference standards for calibration applications.
• Develop, implement, and uphold the calibration department quality system in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with automation, engineering, and energy departments on specialized research and development projects.
• Design and advance calibration techniques and fixtures.
• Develop and manage calibration instructions to reduce reliance on external calibration services.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates, and generate corrective action reports for non-conforming equipment.
• Train and educate team members on calibration principles and practices.
• Maintain equipment calibration and compliance, identify out-of-tolerance conditions, and resolve them before they affect quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.
• Competitive compensation range of $90,000–$110,000 per year in California; bonus and incentive compensation plans may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level