Lead Calibration Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Lenexa, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over $40 billion in revenue and significant investment in R&D, we empower our teams with the resources and opportunities to grow while solving some of the world’s toughest challenges—from ensuring food safety to advancing cancer research. Position Summary The Lead Calibration Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and performance of manufacturing equipment, instrumentation, and utilities. This position supports calibration programs, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO and GMP. As a key liaison between Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations, you will lead calibration activities, troubleshoot complex systems, and enhance equipment reliability to support the production of essential scientific and medical products.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2–4 years of experience in calibration, manufacturing, maintenance, or a related technical field
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and automated systems
Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation
Experience with calibration programs, preventive maintenance, and quality systems
Familiarity with PLCs, control systems, and automated manufacturing equipment
Proficiency with maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and mentor others
Strong organizational and time management skills
Commitment to safety protocols and procedures
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical/trade school certification in Engineering, Electronics, or related field
Professional certifications in calibration or technical disciplines
Experience with injection molding processes, tooling, and equipment maintenance
Knowledge of GMP, GEP, ISO, and other regulatory standards

Responsibilities

Perform routine and complex calibrations and repairs on instrumentation systems (e.g., pressure gauges, conductivity meters, environmental monitoring systems, differential pressure transmitters).
Ensure proper measurement accuracy of production equipment, utilities, and building management systems.
Coordinate calibration activities, including working with external vendors when required.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automated systems, including PLC-controlled equipment.
Maintain detailed and compliant calibration records, documentation, and reports.
Initiate quality notifications for out-of-tolerance instruments and ensure proper resolution.
Serve as a liaison across Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations for calibration processes.
Train and mentor technicians on calibration procedures and best practices.
Audit metrology and calibration activities, escalating improvement opportunities to engineering teams.
Recommend and implement preventive and corrective actions to enhance equipment reliability.
Support continuous improvement projects within manufacturing operations.
Communicate equipment status and updates to relevant stakeholders.