Calibration Technician C

Simco Electronics•Redmond, WA

About The Position

The Calibration Technician C will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy. The Calibration Technician C will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures. This position will normally receive no instruction on work, applying job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a wide range of difficult tasks, and working on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. The Calibration Technician C will perform laboratory housekeeping and may perform some administrative duties. The Calibration Technician C may be asked to report opinions and interpretations.

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions
Understanding of Basic Statistics
Must possess good written and oral, communication skills
Technical writing ability
Intermediate ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment
Intermediate computer skills
Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel
Minimum three years of calibration experience some of which can be offset with formal metrology training
Knowledge of Quality Management system (ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540)
Must have great interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong attention to details
Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures

Responsibilities

Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines – Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specifications
Maintain primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards
Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment
Develop calibration procedures and methods, according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and other technical requirements
Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
Identify IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc
Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable
Prepare calibration reports and certificates
Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used
Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes
Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures
Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned