Calibration Technician III

PCB Piezotronics, Inc.•Depew, NY

About The Position

As a Calibration Technician III with PCB Piezotronics, Inc., you will perform a variety of basic tests on manufactured products by following written procedures, under close supervision. Utilizes basic electrical and mechanical test equipment such as meters, pressure pumps, dead weight testers, shakers and test chambers. Observes all safety precautions per department guidelines when operating test equipment, especially when handling liquid nitrogen, operating testing ovens and when performing ballistics tests.

Requirements

Two-year or four-year technical degree in mechanical or electrical technology or equivalent. Training in-house, on the job, specific to product-line.
At least seven years of experience in a related field involving device calibration and measurements.
Familiar with most concepts of sensor designs within a product group.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills required in operating calibration software.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing moderately complex electrical, mechanical and environmental tests and calibrations on most PCB products.
Responsible for understanding and using proper ESD procedures as outlined in the ESD manual.
Performs all necessary tests efficiently and accurately by following established written procedures; follows steps on the product job router, writes legibly, signs and dates traveler when steps are completed.
Responsible for making sure that all products meet established test and/or calibration specifications and for notifying Leadership when they do not; may do some elemental troubleshooting to determine if the root cause is in the device under test or in the measurement system.
Assists in the training and development of less experienced Technicians; provides input to the development of testing procedures, equipment or automated testing programs; may also suggest new test procedures or equipment.
Participates in the development of testing and calibration procedures for newly developed sensor Models involving existing methods and equipment.
Ensures that test equipment calibration stickers are not expired before using and notifies Leadership if expired or close to expiration; communicates with Leadership concerning any problems with product testing equipment.
Follows safety rules and keeps area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
Performs other related duties as directed to ensure efficient operation of department and PCB.