Datasheet Writer

Transcat•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

A Datasheet Writer collects, develops, composes, and edits technical material to create calibration datasheets and associated reports. The role also performs calibrations of test equipment in at least three measurement disciplines, with advanced experience in at least one discipline. The position creates, updates, analyzes, and approves calibration datasheets to meet customer requirements; assists with training and developing other Datasheet Writers; performs calibrations while analyzing calibration processes and associated uncertainties; and develops and implements process improvements. The role coordinates daily datasheet and calibration workloads with little or no direction from management and may explain calibration issues and processes to customers. The work involves researching calibration procedures and technical publications, collaborating with technicians and lab managers, maintaining a library of equipment documentation, and using appropriate measurement techniques. The employee is regularly exposed to electrical-shock risk and frequently encounters moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposures include wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and vibration; noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

Experience in at least three measurement disciplines, with advanced understanding of at least one discipline.
Familiarity with complex instrumentation, tools, and test equipment.
Ability to work with and understand new test equipment technologies and associated concepts.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Advanced organizational and time-management skills.
A diploma from a technical, military, or trade school and/or an associate’s or higher degree in engineering, electronics, or a related technical field, plus 5 or more years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to talk and hear; often sit and use hands and fingers to handle tools and equipment; occasionally stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Experience in PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory), TMDE (Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment) calibration laboratories, or equivalent is highly desired.
ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) certification and/or a statistical background is a plus.

Responsibilities

Obtain, research, and collect source documents for developing calibration datasheets for technicians, including military calibration procedures, standards, and equipment manufacturer publications.
Produce general and customer-specific calibration datasheets using approved procedures.
Review and approve pending datasheets produced by other Datasheet Team members.
Revise rejected datasheets until they are correct and approved.
Interface with technicians, lab managers, and Datasheet Team members to research calibration procedures.
Interview technicians or related personnel and review journals, reports, and other materials to understand calibration procedural methods.
Organize and maintain the internal library of equipment manufacturer manuals, specifications, and procedures.
Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes to scope, format, and content.
Explain calibration issues and processes to customers when needed.
Coordinate and manage daily datasheet and calibration workloads with little or no direction from management.
Identify and use appropriate measurement techniques.
Create, update, analyze, and approve calibration datasheets in a timely manner to meet customer requirements.
Assist, train, and develop fellow Datasheet Writers.
Perform calibrations while analyzing calibration processes and associated uncertainties.
Develop and implement process improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.