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Job Title: Engineering Technician (Calibration Technician)
Job Code: 31391
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80 – Off Every Other Friday
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Utilize test measurements and diagnostic equipment (e.g., metrology software, OEM/PMEL procedures) to calibrate, diagnose and repair test equipment and working standards
- Perform operational checks on assets and test equipment returning from external vendor calibrations
- Maintain detailed documentation in the calibration database for assets and test equipment regarding status, as found conditions, as returned condition, test results and adjustments made, out of tolerance conditions, special requirements, etc.
- Review 3rd party calibration certificates for completeness and potential risks or data concerns
- Maintain ESD controls
- Perform periodic maintenance of lab standards used for calibration activities
Qualifications:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mathematics, or equivalent technical training/certification.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Metrology Laboratory.
- Strong understanding of measurement principles, techniques, and uncertainty analysis.
- Knowledge of Z540.1 standards.
- Hands-on experience with metrology software (e.g., MetCal, SureCal, TME).
- PMEL training is preferred.
- ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT).
- Experience working with ISO 17025 requirements.
- Exceptional attention to detail and precision in measurement work.
- Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve measurement-related issues effectively.
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