Quality Assurance Technician

Ecolab Inc. • Calgary, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is part of the Quality Assurance team. This role is a detail-oriented technician with a strong focus on calibration and measurement reliability. The technician performs in-house calibrations and coordinates external calibration services to ensure the accuracy and traceability of measurement equipment used across R&D, production, and other areas of the company. This role reports directly to the Quality Assurance and Calibration Lead.

Requirements

• Graduate of Mechanical or Electronic Technician/Technologist program or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience with calibration procedures and instruments in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with ability to read schematics and follow detailed procedures.
• Solid understanding of calibration standards and quality control methods.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025 calibration requirements.
• Experience in automotive, aerospace, or similar industries.
• Experience supporting R&D activities.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, and repair various instruments and equipment, ensuring measurement reliability and accuracy in accordance with established calibration procedures and industry standards.
• Coordinate internal and external equipment calibration schedules across R&D, production, and other departments to ensure timely execution and support company-wide measurement reliability.
• Develop, maintain, and update calibration standard operating procedures (SOPs) and methods in alignment with industry standards, best practices, and company needs.
• Create, verify, and manage calibration data sheets for technical content, accuracy, and compliance with instrument specifications.
• Document calibration results and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Enter calibration data into CMMS databases and generate calibration certificates/work plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve non-conformance issues, escalating concerns to management as necessary.
• Support calibration-related quality control activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Vacation and flex days
• Paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season
• Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending
• Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus
• Company-funded RRSP contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree