Datasheet Writer
About The Position
A Datasheet Writer collects, researches, develops, composes, and edits technical material to create calibration datasheets and related reports. The position also performs calibrations of test equipment across at least three measurement disciplines, with advanced experience in at least one discipline. The Datasheet Writer creates, updates, analyzes, and approves calibration datasheets to meet customer requirements; supports and develops fellow Datasheet Writers; performs calibrations while analyzing processes and uncertainties; and develops process improvements. The role coordinates daily datasheet and calibration workloads with little or no management direction and may explain calibration issues and processes to customers.
Requirements
- Experience in at least three measurement disciplines, with advanced understanding of at least one.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in PMEL, TMDE calibration laboratories, or equivalent.
- ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) certification and/or a statistical background.
Responsibilities
- Research and collect source documents used to develop calibration datasheets for technicians, including military calibration procedures, international 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.
- Work 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 methods.
- Organize and maintain the internal library of equipment manuals, specifications, and procedures.
- Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes to their 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 management direction.
- Identify and use appropriate measurement techniques.
- Understand test equipment specifications and create uncertainty budgets.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Stock purchase plan
- Training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
