Electrical Calibration Technician

About the Role

F.D. Hurka Metrology is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration lab in Charlotte. We’re hiring an experienced Electrical Calibration Technician to calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic test equipment in our lab and at customer sites. You’ll work independently, help maintain our lab standards, and support the development of newer technicians. Some dimensional and mechanical calibration work is part of the job too.

What You’ll Do

Electrical Calibration (Lab & Field)

• Calibrate a wide range of electrical and electronic test equipment on your own: DMMs, clamp meters, power supplies, process calibrators, insulation/hipot testers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, frequency counters, and electronic loads
• Run calibrations with multifunction calibrators (e.g., Fluke 5522A), reference DMMs, and other lab standards, both manually and with automated procedures (MET/CAL or similar)
• Troubleshoot and repair instruments down to the component level
• Evaluate out-of-tolerance conditions, perform adjustments, and record as-found/as-left data
• Write or update procedures for new or unusual instruments

Dimensional & Mechanical

• Calibrate calipers, micrometers, height gauges, torque wrenches, and pressure gauges as needed

Lab Standards & Quality

• Maintain and verify lab reference and working standards, and track their recalibration schedules
• Support measurement uncertainty work, internal audits, and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessments
• Monitor and document lab environmental conditions

Field Service

• Lead on-site calibration jobs at customer facilities such as manufacturing plants, machine shops, and labs
• Coordinate schedules, scope, and site access with customers and the Field Calibration Supervisor

Documentation

• Review and complete calibration certificates, data sheets, repair reports, and traceability records accurately

Customer & Team

• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers; explain findings, out-of-tolerance results, and repair recommendations
• Train and mentor junior technicians on procedures, standards, and documentation

What You Bring

Required

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in electrical/electronic calibration or test equipment repair
• Strong electronics fundamentals and the ability to troubleshoot from a schematic down to a failed component
• Experience using multifunction calibrators and precision electrical standards
• Working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, NIST traceability, and calibration documentation
• Proficient soldering and rework skills
• Able to work on your own in the lab and at customer sites
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, and calibration management software
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; must meet company auto insurance requirements
• Able to travel to customer sites (about 50%)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Associate degree in electronics, instrumentation, or a related field
• Military PMEL, TMDE, or METCAL background
• Experience writing or editing Fluke MET/CAL procedures
• Familiarity with measurement uncertainty budgets
• ASQ CCT or IPC soldering certification
• Experience with GAGEtrak, Qualer, or IndySoft
• Dimensional or mechanical calibration experience

Working Conditions

• Split between our Charlotte lab and customer sites; travel is about 50%, with occasional overnight stays
• Company vehicle provided for field service travel
• Settings include labs, machine shops, and production floors
• Involves handling and transporting sensitive electronics and calibration standards

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $25.00–$32.00/hour, based on experience
• Company vehicle
• 3% company 401(k) contribution, no employee match required
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and a flexible schedule
• Paid training, certifications, and professional development

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28273