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Field Service Technician

Tektronix
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/10/2025 CLOSED ON 10/1/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Technician position at Tektronix?

Calibration Technician (Remote Team)

Job Summary:
The Calibration Technician is responsible for performing precise, high-quality calibrations at customer sites across various locations. This field-based role involves 100% travel, including a mixture of local day travel and overnight trips, depending on customer location and project requirements. The technician will support calibration activities across a wide range of disciplines, including RF, electrical, dimensional, torque, pressure, and temperature. The ideal candidate has hands-on calibration experience, a strong understanding of industry standards, and a willingness to cross-train across multiple disciplines. This role also requires solid technical documentation skills and the ability to represent the company professionally in customer-facing environments. Key Responsibilities: Calibration Execution

  • Perform calibrations in accordance with company procedures and applicable standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO9001, AS9100, ANZ540.1).
  • Specialize in overall calibration while supporting additional disciplines as needed; demonstrate willingness to cross-train in other calibration areas.
  • Accurately document calibration results, ensuring traceability, completeness, and compliance.
  • Maintain and verify calibration standards and escalate equipment issues to supervisors as needed. Field Support & Customer Service
  • Travel 100% of the time to customer sites, including a combination of local travel and overnight stays.
  • Support setup and teardown of mobile calibration workstations or onsite labs.
  • Communicate professionally with customers regarding service status, technical requirements, and scheduling needs. Team Collaboration
  • Coordinate with supervisors and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned work.
  • Participate in onboarding and cross-training opportunities to increase flexibility across disciplines.
  • Share feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of service delivery. Quality & Compliance
  • Follow all safety guidelines, company SOPs, and calibration protocols.
  • Support quality assurance efforts, including audits, compliance reviews, and lean initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
  • Help maintain clean, audit-ready calibration workspaces and tools. Qualifications:
  • 1–3 years of hands-on calibration experience in a lab or field setting.
  • Experience with RF/GP calibration is preferred.
  • Willing and able to travel 100%, including local and overnight travel based on assignment.
  • Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and calibration standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures. Preferred Skills:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Familiarity with calibration and service management tools such as FSM, CalWeb, and Gage.
  • Willingness to cross-train in multiple disciplines (e.g., RF, electrical, pressure, temperature, torque, dimensional).
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Experience working in customer-facing or onsite roles for large accounts or multi-site operations.
Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we’re building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
About Tektronix
Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 47,500.00 - 88,100.00 Tektronix, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation, is a place where people are challenged to explore the boundaries of what’s possible, bringing the digital future one step closer every day. Through precision-engineered measurement solutions, we work with our customers to eliminate the barriers between inspiration and realization of world-changing technologies. We believe that cultivating a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging is key to how we attract and retain our best people. This reality inspires our Inclusion & Diversity vision, We Are More Together, and guides our approach as we all work toward creating great places where our teams work and thrive. Realize your true potential at Tektronix – join us in revolutionizing a better tomorrow!
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com. The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 47,500.00 - 88,100.00This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
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