Metrology Test Technician III
About The Position
This position supports calibration activities at Caterpillar’s Kearny Mesa and Harbor Drive locations for Development Test and Production Test. The technician calibrates portable and permanently installed electronic test equipment and automated data acquisition systems using approved manuals, standards, and procedures, and prepares preliminary calibration analyses and reports for Metrology Lab management and/or engineers. The work supports test systems measuring pulse, flow, force, power, speed, temperature, and vibration under steady-state and transient conditions. The role involves complex testing, calibration, and repair of automated and manual electrical, mechanical, dimensional, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating equipment. The technician diagnoses and corrects equipment and system malfunctions through repair, replacement, and adjustment to restore required specifications. Equipment includes pressure and electrical test systems, instrumentation, flow and pressure measurement devices, and related components. The technician also fabricates, installs, tests, repairs, and modifies electronic test equipment and systems. This work involves interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams and following technical instructions, trade practices, applicable specifications and codes, and engineering direction. The position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing test equipment.
- At least 3 years of mechanical- or electrical-related experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proactive problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
- Commitment to safety.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Thorough knowledge of instrumentation and electronic theory.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Fluke Calibrator Standard equipment, such as the 6270A.
- Related Metrology Lab experience, including exposure to resistance, voltage, current, vibration, temperature, frequency, flow, and pressure.
- Technical college or trade school education.
- Military electrical or electronic training.
- Understanding of error analysis, uncertainty methods and calculations, statistical and quality control methods, and ISO requirements.
Responsibilities
- Support calibration activities at the Kearny Mesa and Harbor Drive locations for Development Test and Production Test.
- Calibrate portable and permanently installed electronic test equipment and automated data acquisition systems using approved technical manuals, standards, and procedures.
- Prepare preliminary calibration data analyses and reports for Metrology Lab management and/or engineers.
- Support test systems that perform steady-state and transient measurements of pulse, flow, force, power, speed, temperature, and vibration.
- Perform complex testing, calibration, and repair of automated and manual electrical, mechanical, dimensional, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating equipment.
- Diagnose and correct malfunctions in pressure and electrical test equipment and systems, including power supplies, vibration monitors and simulators, vibration sensors, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, function generators, voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, transmitters, flowmeters, signal conditioners, and A/D converters.
- Diagnose and correct malfunctions in load cells, pressure equipment, flow meters, digital flow meters, Pressure Measurement Modules, flow transducers, and pressure transducers.
- Repair, replace, and adjust equipment and systems to restore them to required specifications.
- Fabricate, install, test, repair, and/or modify electronic test equipment and systems.
- Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams and follow oral or written technical instructions, trade practices, applicable specifications and codes, and engineering directions.
- Work onsite five days a week.
Benefits
- Annual incentive bonus plan, subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day 1.
- Paid time off plan, including vacation, holiday, and volunteer time.
- 401(k) Savings Plan with company match.
- Health savings account (HSA).
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
- Career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
