What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calibration Technician II position at Actalent?
Job Title: Calibration Technician II
Job Description
The Calibration Technician II plays a crucial role in ensuring the precision and accuracy of inspection, measurement, and test equipment across various scientific disciplines. This position demands a solid understanding of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to effectively calibrate equipment. The role involves minimal supervision, requiring the technician to apply their skills and adhere to company policies to complete moderately complex tasks.
Responsibilities
- Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) across multiple disciplines.
- Maintain primary/intrinsic and secondary/working calibration standards.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair precision equipment.
- Develop calibration procedures based on technical specifications.
- Collect and record calibration data, correcting out-of-tolerance conditions and measurement errors.
- Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
- Adapt equipment and techniques for unique measurement tasks.
- Perform uncertainty evaluations and analysis.
- Train junior technicians in calibration procedures.
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
- Proficiency in general math, algebra, and basic statistics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Technical writing ability.
- 4 years of calibration experience.
- Experience with RF systems and testing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with calibration, pressure testing, temperature testing, torque testing.
- Familiarity with signal generators, spectrum analyzers, microwave, radio frequency, and test equipment.
Work Environment
Join a small team of 12 technicians located in Redmond, WA. The work involves both in-lab duties and opportunities to work directly at client sites, with 25% of the time spent on-site with clients and 75% in the calibration lab. This role offers the chance to support various Aerospace & Defense customers, including NASA, Boeing, Lockheed, and General Dynamics.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
· Medical, dental & vision
· 401(k)/Roth
· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
· Short and long-term disability
· Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
· Transportation benefits
· Employee Assistance Program
.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $35 - $42