Metrology Test Technician III

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports calibration activities at both Kearny Mesa and Harbor Drive for Development Test and Production Test. The technician calibrates portable and permanently installed electronic test equipment and automated data acquisition systems using approved technical manuals, standards, and procedures, and prepares preliminary calibration data analyses and reports for Metrology Lab management and/or engineers. The role supports test systems that measure pulse, flow, force, power, speed, temperature, and vibration under steady-state and transient conditions. The technician performs complex testing, calibration, and repair of automated and manual electrical, mechanical, dimensional, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating equipment. The role diagnoses and corrects malfunctioning pressure and electrical test equipment and systems, as well as load cells, pressure equipment, flow meters, flow and pressure measurement modules, and related transducers, restoring them to required specifications through repair, replacement, and adjustment. The position also fabricates, installs, tests, repairs, and modifies electronic test equipment and systems. Work involves interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams and following technical instructions, trade practices, manufacturing and Underwriters specifications, applicable codes and ordinances, and engineering directions while applying instrumentation and electronic theory. The position is onsite five days per week.

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 and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

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 according to approved manuals, standards, and procedures.
Prepare preliminary calibration data analyses and reports for Metrology Lab management and/or engineers.
Support test systems measuring pulse, flow, force, power, speed, temperature, and vibration in steady-state and transient conditions.
Perform complex testing, calibration, and repair of automated and manual electrical, mechanical, dimensional, electromechanical, and electronic measuring, recording, and indicating equipment.
Diagnose and correct faults in pressure and electrical test equipment and systems, including power supplies, vibration monitors and simulators, vibration sensors, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, function generators, meters, transmitters, flowmeters, signal conditioners, and A/D converters.
Diagnose and correct faults 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 modify electronic test equipment and systems.
Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams and follow technical instructions, applicable specifications and codes, and engineering directions.