Calibration Technician II

Chandler, AZ, United States

Job Summary The Calibration Technician II supports the accuracy, reliability, traceability, and availability of measurement and test equipment used throughout Pacific Scientific EMC’s manufacturing, test, and production operations. The technician performs routine and moderately complex electronic, physical, and dimensional calibration activities in accordance with established procedures and applicable quality standards, including ISO/IEC 17025 principles and NIST traceability  addition to hands-on calibration, this role maintains equipment records, coordinates tooling sent to external calibration providers, monitors overdue and missing items, and helps improve calibration workflow and equipment availability.

The successful candidate combines technical calibration experience with strong organization, attention to detail, sound troubleshooting judgment, and the ability to independently prioritize work in a busy manufacturing environment.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Perform calibration, verification, inspection, and certification of electronic, physical, and dimensional measurement and test equipment using established procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Calibrate and evaluate equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, timers, temperature/humidity instruments, pressure measurement devices, dimensional tools, and mass/weight measurement equipment, as applicable to site needs.
• Perform calibration work in the tool room and in production/test areas; support production teams with timely access to calibrated, serviceable tooling.
• Identify out-of-tolerance conditions; troubleshoot measurement discrepancies using equipment manuals, technical drawings, procedures, and appropriate reference standards; perform minor repairs when qualified.
• Apply and, as needed, calculate measurement uncertainty using established tools and methods; maintain calibration traceability and complete accurate records and certificates.
• Use the calibration management system to maintain equipment identification, status, location, history, issuance, due dates, and calibration documentation.
• Coordinate shipment, receipt, inspection, and tracking of equipment sent to external calibration vendors; verify returned documentation and update system records.
• Identify and help resolve overdue, missing, damaged, or out-of-service equipment; prioritize workloads and support reduction of calibration backlogs and related quality nonconformities.
• Partner with production, quality, technical leads, and external providers to communicate equipment availability, calibration needs, and turnaround expectations.
• Support practical continuous improvement of tool-room organization, equipment tracking, workflow visibility, calibration processes, and inventory accuracy.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, documentation, and government-contract requirements while completing work with appropriate independence and accountability.

Basic Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent with 4–7 years of relevant calibration, metrology, or test-equipment experience; OR an associate degree in engineering technology or a related technical field with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with electronic calibration, particularly multimeters, and working familiarity with physical and dimensional measurement methods.
• Knowledge of calibration principles, electrical and physical measurement fundamentals, equipment tolerances, and traceability requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 principles or equivalent calibration quality practices; ability to follow documented procedures and maintain accurate calibration records.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings,…