Calibration Technician, Plano, TX

Intertek Group plc • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is searching for a Calibration Technician to join our Electrical team in our Plano, Texas office. Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world. Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to quickly and efficiently help clients meet safety, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market. Spanning a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Intertek's global network of laboratories employ world-class experts in their fields who deliver quality, accurate testing and certification that continually exceeds our clients' expectations and helps to clear a path for their product's success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with calibration standards.
• Ability to use mechanical and electrical tools and instrumentation necessary to complete tasks.
• Basic understanding of the 7 SI units of measurement.
• Adheres to Safety Policies, Quality Policies and Practice.
• Proficient use of a personal computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Intermediate math skills, including algebra, geometry and statistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel, up to 50% to various client and Intertek sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with calibration software programs.
• Formal training in metrology.
• Knowledge of ANSI/NCSLZ540 or ISO 17025 specifications.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical and thermal dynamic calibrations.
• Experience with radio frequency calibration.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, diagnostic and preventative maintenance on instrumentation and/or equipment with little to no supervision.
• Conduct calibration work at customer on-sites with little to no direction.
• Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques.
• Coordinate the repair of instrumentation and calibration of equipment with 3rd Party Vendors.
• Ensure timely turn-around time on all instrumentation and equipment calibration services.
• Conduct equipment review following the return of calibrated equipment.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and standards.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance of equipment is performed in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain and review calibration certificates.
• Perform or assist in performing suspect equipment investigations.
• Assist with writing and/or updating procedures to ensure efficiency, standardization, and accuracy.
• Understand and apply uncertainties to measurements made.

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous vacation / sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: High school or GED