Quality Assurance Technician

Natus Medical Incorporated • San Diego, CA

50d • Onsite

About The Position

If you take pride in precision, organization, and keeping critical systems running flawlessly, this is your next move.As a Quality Technician- Calibration & Preventive Maintenance, you'll be at the heart of ensuring that every instrument, gauge, and fixture we rely on performs to spec. You'll own the calibration process from start to finish-maintaining databases, coordinating schedules, performing calibrations, and supporting compliance within our Quality System. This role is ideal for a hands-on problem solver who loves both technical accuracy and structured process, and who's motivated by quality that impacts real-world performance.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 6-12 months of related experience/training; or a comparable mix of education and hands-on experience.
• Level 5 - Intermediate technician: comfortable operating independently within established procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical documentation such as professional journals and procedures.
• Capable of writing clear reports and procedure manuals, and presenting information effectively to managers and clients.
• Strong working knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, probability, and statistics.
• Able to apply math concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to real-world calibration problems.
• Solid common-sense judgment and the ability to interpret written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
• Skilled at handling standardized situations with multiple concrete variables.
• Strong computer skills: Calibration Database systems, Microsoft Office, and general office tools (telephone, fax, copier).
• Experience with Digital Multimeters, Pressure Calibrators, Function Generators, and Oscilloscopes.
• Able to multitask, stay organized, and maintain precise calibration records in a fast-paced environment.
• Regularly sit, talk, and use computers or communication tools.
• Lift/move: up to 10 lbs regularly, 25 lbs frequently, and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment required.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (desired)
• Lean Six Sigma certification (desired)
• Design and Implementation of Environmental Monitoring (desired)
• Familiarity with fiber optics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain all Quality System procedures that ensure our products and services meet the highest standards.
• Manage and maintain equipment databases and calibration records, keeping every item accounted for and up to date.
• Perform routine calibration and repair of equipment and fixtures in line with approved procedures.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with Operations and Facilities teams to keep systems running smoothly.
• Schedule and manage external calibration contractors for specialized services such as environmental monitoring, particulate testing, and certification renewals.
• Evaluate items for Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) conditions and support the non-conformance reporting (NCR) process when issues arise.
• Prepare and submit quotes from external sources for calibration and maintenance services for management review.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees