Calibration Lead

Sea-Bird Scientific Calibration Lead

As a senior-level technician, the Calibration Lead will lead daily workflow coordination, mentor and train technicians, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams to ensure the highest standards of product quality, accuracy, and delivery performance.

This is an onsite day shift role, Monday through Friday. Overtime and weekends may be required.

Location:

Bellevue, WA.

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with a match starting Day 1
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Professional onboarding and training options
• Powerful team looking forward to working with you
• Career coaching and development opportunities

Technical Expertise & Calibration Execution

• Perform advanced calibrations on a broad range of instrumentation and sensor technologies using established procedures and industry best practices.
• Operate and maintain calibration equipment including manual and hydraulic dead weight testers, pressure vessels, calibration baths, ovens and chillers, and specialized test and measurement equipment.
• Independently analyze calibration results and evaluate instrument performance, accuracy, and drift.
• Troubleshoot complex calibration, equipment, process, and product issues.
• Utilize proprietary software systems to manage work assignments, calibration records, equipment performance, and process documentation.
• Serve as the department's primary technical escalation resource for challenging calibration and instrumentation issues.

Technical Leadership

• Coordinate daily workflow and assist in establishing priorities to support customer commitments and operational objectives.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to technicians across multiple skill levels.
• Support onboarding and development of new employees through structured hands‑on training.
• Promote and reinforce best practices, quality standards, and safe work procedures.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor and subject matter expert across calibration processes and equipment.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, throughput, and process reliability.
• Lead or actively participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate root causes of technical and operational issues and drive implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve production challenges and improve overall operational performance.
• Support development and refinement of procedures, work instructions, and training materials.

Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical Support, and R&D teams to achieve business objectives.
• Communicate effectively regarding priorities, technical issues, and operational risks.
• Facilitate coordination among functional teams to ensure timely completion of work and achievement of department goals.
• Serve as a backup resource for departmental leadership as needed.

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in calibration, instrumentation, manufacturing, test, or related technical environments.

• Experience working within ISO, quality management, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional engineering or R&D initiatives.
• Formal technical training, certifications, or advanced coursework related to instrumentation, electronics, or calibration.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Strong understanding of measurement uncertainty, data interpretation, and process control.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex technical issues and make sound decisions.
• Effective project prioritization and time‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication capabilities.
• Ability to identify systemic issues and recommend sustainable process improvements.

• Requires sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to assess, manipulate, and assemble work, including small components with fine detail.
• Frequent walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; ability to talk, hear, and smell.
• Standing or sitting, squatting, turning, twisting, reaching, using hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and using computer keyboards.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of up to 50 lbs; frequent lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, salt water, extreme temperatures, and confined spaces.
• Noise level occasionally loud.
• Must wear appropriate PPE: eye, hearing, respiratory…