Instrument Maintenance Technician

We are excited to announce that we are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Instrument Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of our precision laboratory instruments.

In this critical role, you’ll perform routine maintenance, calibrations, and troubleshooting to ensure our equipment operates at the highest standards.

The Savant Group is a dynamic consortium of internationally recognized companies based in Midland, Michigan, serving the lubrication, transportation, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Our member companies—Savant Labs, Tannas Company, King Refrigeration, the Institute of Materials and Center for Quality Assurance—each offer specialized products or services, working collaboratively to deliver cutting‑edge solutions to customers worldwide.

We’re driven by a shared set of values that guide everything we do: service, integrity, quality, continual learning, collaboration, and hard work. These principles shape our culture and fuel our commitment to innovation, professionalism, and long‑term growth.

As we expand our global reach, we continue to provide world‑class products and services that support the technical advancement of lubricants, fuels, and related fluids.

Aside from the fringe benefits or your compensation, the Savant Group takes employee satisfaction above and beyond. In addition to your fringe benefits, you will also get the following benefits by joining the Savant Group:

• A friendly and welcoming environment
• Flexibility, work‑life balance
• Career growth, learning and development
• Employee purpose, recognition and appreciation
• A diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce

The Instrument Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the operational integrity and reliability of laboratory equipment through scheduled preventive maintenance, precise instrument calibration, and performance verification. Working closely with laboratory staff and quality personnel, this technician ensures that all equipment used in standardized physical and chemical testing remains in full compliance with ISO 17025 and internal quality system requirements.

The responsibilities and duties described in this job posting are meant to provide a general overview of the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, and skills required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventive maintenance tasks on laboratory instruments, including viscometers, flash point testers, oxidation stability instruments, and other specialized petroleum testing equipment.
• Develop and maintain equipment maintenance schedules and ensure adherence to timelines and specifications.
• Maintain detailed PM records including work performed, parts used, and any anomalies or deviations.
• Perform routine and scheduled verifications using certified reference materials (CRMs), master instruments, or calibration standards traceable to NIST or other recognized bodies.
• Record calibration/verification data and maintain certificates and logs according to ISO 17025 documentation standards.
• Diagnose and resolve minor equipment malfunctions or errors; elevate major failures to vendors or senior technical staff.
• Work with manufacturers’ support teams and field service technicians to coordinate repairs, installations, or complex calibrations.
• Replace worn or defective components such as sensors, fuses, tubing, or filters as part of the maintenance process.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records of all maintenance, calibration, verification, troubleshooting, and service activities.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring documentation is audit‑ready and aligned with ISO 17025, safety, and quality standards.
• Update, revise and create maintenance and verification SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) as directed.
• Assist in commissioning new laboratory instruments including unpacking, inspection, installation, and initial verification, as needed.
• Participate in equipment qualification to ensure ISO 17025 compliance, if applicable.
• Monitor instrument usage and performance trends to recommend replacements or upgrades.
• Ensur…