Calibration Technician IV

Bausch + Lomb•US-NY-Rochester, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for calibrating and validating instruments at the Rochester Optics Center in accordance with established procedures. The technician performs adjustments and repairs as needed to optimize equipment performance and ensure compliance with calibration tolerances, maintains accurate calibration records, and manages data in the calibration management database. The role also involves troubleshooting instrumentation and associated control systems, coordinating calibration activities with internal customers, and supporting operational needs by providing efficient service and minimizing equipment downtime. The position requires the ability to perform sterilizer validations, including frequent bending and occasional lifting and handling of equipment weighing 15 to 20 pounds. The technician must be available to participate in on-call support, including after-hours and weekend coverage as required. The position may be located at the Rochester, New York plant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude, with the ability to learn new equipment, processes, and technologies.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think logically and analyze technical issues.
Ability to read, understand, and follow technical procedures, work instructions, drawings, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document work and maintain quality records.
Proficiency with computer systems and common software applications, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal customers and cross-functional teams.
Willingness to learn technical concepts, instrumentation, calibration practices, and quality system requirements through formal and on-the-job training.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and know when to seek assistance.
Availability to participate in on-call support, including after-hours and weekend coverage as required.
Ability to perform sterilizer validations involving frequent bending and occasional lifting and handling of equipment weighing 15 to 20 pounds.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
Previous experience in manufacturing, laboratory, quality, maintenance, technical support, or another hands-on technical environment.

Responsibilities

Identify and tag equipment that does not meet specifications or has been placed out of service.
Report instruments that fail calibration tolerances and broken or damaged instruments when as-found data is unavailable.
Document and process out-of-tolerance, damaged, or non-compliant instruments through the Nonconformance system and remove affected equipment from service when required.
Use system logic to troubleshoot integrated systems.
Troubleshoot instrumentation and associated control systems to identify and resolve calibration, performance, and functionality issues.
Interact with internal customers regarding equipment, calibration schedules, and calibration requirements.
Communicate with customers through meetings, emails, and other professional correspondence.
Coordinate calibration activities with internal customers, communicate equipment status and scheduling requirements, and provide timely service to minimize equipment downtime and support operational needs.
Perform sterilizer validations.
Maintain accurate calibration records and manage data in the calibration management database.
Participate in on-call support activities, including after-hours and weekend coverage as required.