Calibration Technician – Optics / Electronics

PGS Worldwide•McKinney, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PGS Worldwide is seeking Calibration Technicians in Richardson, Texas for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of production and laboratory equipment used across optical fabrication, coating, assembly, and test operations.

Requirements

Associate degree.
4+ years of relevant professional experience calibrating tools, instruments, or equipment in a production, manufacturing, or laboratory environment.
Experience calibrating one or more of the following: RF, electrical, mechanical, ESD, or optical equipment.
Experience using calibration or asset-management systems to track equipment and calibration status.
Understanding of measurement traceability standards and hierarchy.
Strong mathematical aptitude, including SI units, derived units, multipliers, and unit conversions.
Troubleshooting experience.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, production personnel, and quality teams.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) or similar certification.
Experience with optics, optical alignment, or optical test equipment.
Knowledge of the optics industry.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Experience supporting quality audits.
Proven problem-solving ability and initiative.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform calibrations on RF, electrical, mechanical, ESD, optical, and related equipment.
Calibrate tools, inspection equipment, test systems, and factory equipment in accordance with established procedures and requirements.
Support calibration activities across optical fabrication, diamond-point turning, optical coating, and assembly/test operations.
Determine whether measurement standards are suitable for calibration activities.
Maintain calibration records within the applicable asset-management system.
Support quality standards and calibration-related audits.
Troubleshoot calibration issues and perform corrective actions when required.
Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment when needed.
Work alongside experienced equipment technicians to support manufacturing operations.
Ensure calibrated equipment remains compliant with company and industry requirements.