Calibration/Metrology Tech IV

MiniMed•Northridge, CA

20h•$63,000 - $10,700•Onsite

About The Position

MiniMed is looking for a Calibration/Metrology Technician IV to support our Northridge, CA facility. This is a full-time, onsite position requiring five days onsite per week. The normal work schedule may be either 6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, depending on business needs. There may also be occasional on-call requirements to support production issues that require the technician to come onsite outside of normal working hours. These situations are expected to be infrequent. The Metrology Technician IV will be responsible for performing and supporting complex calibration, measurement, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and Metrology activities. The position requires a high degree of technical independence and the ability to interpret technical requirements, investigate equipment issues, and support continuous improvement of Metrology processes.

Requirements

Minimum 5–8 years of calibration/Metrology experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience calibrating and troubleshooting a variety of measurement and test equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, specifications, drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Vocational, technical, or specialized Metrology training/certification is preferred.
IndySoft experience is preferred.
Experience using a computerized calibration management system.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing, laboratory, medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar environment is preferred.
Experience with calibration documentation, traceability, and quality-system requirements is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform calibration, verification, adjustment, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, optical, pneumatic, temperature, pressure, and other measurement and test equipment.
Independently troubleshoot complex measurement and calibration equipment and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Perform calibration activities in accordance with approved procedures, specifications, drawings, manufacturer requirements, and applicable standards.
Develop or support calibration methods, sequences, procedures, and measurement approaches based on technical requirements.
Evaluate calibration results, measurement data, and equipment performance and identify conditions requiring further investigation.
Support Out-of-Tolerance (OOT), nonconformance, and calibration-related investigations, including data review and documentation.
Disassemble, clean, repair, replace, and/or coordinate repair of defective components on applicable test and measurement equipment.
Maintain accurate calibration records, documentation, and equipment history in the Metrology management system.
Use IndySoft for calibration management, equipment records, scheduling, work orders, and related Metrology activities.
Support calibration vendor activities, including review of calibration documentation and communication with external service providers as needed.
Support process improvement and Lean initiatives within the Metrology organization to improve efficiency, quality, turnaround time, and overall effectiveness.
Identify opportunities to improve calibration processes, procedures, systems, and workflows and work with management and cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
Provide technical guidance, training, and support to lower-level Metrology technicians and may coordinate or review the work of other technicians.
Support Metrology projects, including complex testing, data analysis, technical documentation, and implementation of process improvements.
Work effectively with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Laboratory, and other cross-functional teams to support business and compliance requirements.
Maintain compliance with applicable company procedures, quality requirements, calibration standards, and data-integrity expectations.
May participate in investigations, audits, and other activities requiring technical Metrology expertise.