Calibration Technician

Job Title: Field Service Calibration Technician
Location: San Carlos, CA (local travel)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Optional Overtime)
Salary: $28- 35 per hour, depending on experience (DPE)

Company Overview:

International Process Solutions (IPS) supports the pharmaceutical and biotech industries through calibration and preventive maintenance of process equipment, facility systems, utilities, and QC laboratory equipment. IPS is also a factory-authorized OEM representative for multiple lines of pharmaceutical process equipment.

Position Overview:

We are seeking Field Service Calibration Technicians to perform calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across pharmaceutical, mass, and temperature equipment disciplines.

We have two types of positions available: Embedded Technician: Works onsite at a single customer location, supporting ongoing calibration and maintenance needs. Travel Technician: Field service role requiring 65–75% local travel, using your own vehicle to support multiple client sites.

Responsibilities:

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instruments, including incubators, pipettes, balances, freezers, BSCs, fume hoods, etc.
• Apply measurement science, physics, math, and electronics principles for equipment accuracy.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including filter/lubricant changes and basic mechanical tasks.
• Follow IPS and client SOPs, ensuring documentation is accurate and professional.
• Support quality control in metrology and compliance with international standards.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and management to resolve issues and coordinate solution.
• Identify, document, and report failed components to IPS management and client contacts.
• Travel locally to client sites as needed; occasional overtime or weekend work may be required.
• Travel locally to client sites as required; occasional overtime or weekend work may be needed.

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven calibration experience in pharmaceutical, mass, temperature, or electrical equipment.
• High school diploma required, secondary degree or equivalent preferred.
• Military PMEL/TMDE/DOD training and familiarity with ISO 17025 standards preferred.
• Mechanical and/or electronics experience to support calibration and maintenance tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and professional presentation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to meet deadlines effectively.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for onsite customer visits and work safely in various environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, using basic hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and U.S. citizen or permanent resident required.

Benefits: IPS offers comprehensive benefits including

• Dental, Health, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid time off, Referral program, 401k

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Calibration: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA 95117 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $35