Calibration Technician

Calibration Technician

Location:

San Diego, CA - 92121 (100% onsite) Duration: 6+ months contract Pay Rate: $25.00/hr on W2

Job Overview:
The Calibration Technician operates in a fast-paced laboratory environment requiring strong multitasking ability, technical expertise, and minimal supervision. The role involves performing a wide range of calibrations on electronic and mechanical test equipment while ensuring compliance with applicable specifications, procedures, and accreditation requirements.

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Required Skills:

1. Understanding of test equipment
2. Troubleshooting 3. Data Analysis
4. Problem Solving
5. Communication

Required Education and years of experience:
Associate's degree in Electronics/Engineering or Military electronics experience preferred - 2–5 years of experience in calibration or electronics testing
- Experience with calibration systems (METCAL, TME, CAL EXEC) preferred

Physical Requirements (Lifting, outdoor work, travel):
If "yes" please specify max weight for each category:
Push Max Weight Limit = 100lbs Pull Max Weight Limit = 100lbs Lift Max Weight Limit = 50lbs

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform calibration of a wide variety of test and measurement equipment with little to no supervision
- Conduct both manual and automated calibrations using laboratory software systems
- Coordinate and manage daily workload independently, including prioritization of tasks
- Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot out-of-tolerance conditions and measurement errors
- Perform maintenance and minor repair of equipment
- Read and interpret technical data and specification sheets
- Prepare calibration reports and certificates with accurate documentation of results
- Work collaboratively with lab support staff and cross-functional teams
- Support lower-level technicians and assist calibration lead and/or supervisor

Primary Objectives:

- Apply basic calibration techniques with high accuracy and minimal error rates
- Build foundational and advanced metrology skills
- Provide a focal point for the coordination of Metrology & Test Equipment (M&TE) calibration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Strong understanding of electronic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc.) - Ability to learn new calibration techniques
- Ability to run multiple calibration stations at once
- Knowledge of uncertainty and measurement science
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read engineering documentation and specs
- Proficiency in Client Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams

Key Words:
Metrology Calibration Test Equipment Technical Troubleshoot Data Analysis Data Science Planning Electronics

Minimum Qualifications:

At least two years of support experience in three or more of the following calibration areas:

- Power supply calibration (up to 1000 W) - Frequency counter calibration
- Oscilloscope calibration (up to 33 GHz) - Signal generator calibration (up to 26.5 GHz) - Function generator calibration
- Power meter calibration
- Temperature chamber calibration

Preferred Qualifications:

All of the minimum qualification areas is preferred, along with support experience in four or more of the following advanced calibration areas:

- Digital signal generator calibration (LTE and TD-SCDMA) - Spectrum or signal analyzer calibration (up to 50 GHz) - Network analyzer calibration (up to 50 GHz) - Power sensor calibration (up to 50 GHz) - Communication analyzer calibration