Calibration Technician I

About PCB Piezotronics

PCB manufactures sensors used by design engineers and predictive maintenance professionals to test and measure vibration, pressure, force, acoustics, load and shock for test, measurement, monitoring and control requirements. Our sensors support testing in aerospace and defense, automotive, transportation, civil engineering, and general R&D industries. PCB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation.

Primary Objective

As a Calibration Technician with PCB Piezotronics, Inc., you will perform a variety of basic tests on manufactured products by following written procedures, under close supervision. Utilizes basic electrical and mechanical test equipment such as meters, pressure pumps, dead weight testers, shakers and test chambers. Observes all safety precautions per department guidelines when operating test equipment, especially when handling liquid nitrogen, operating testing ovens and when performing ballistics tests.

Additional Duties

• Responsible for performing routine electrical, mechanical and environmental tests and calibrations on less complex PCB products.
• Performs all necessary tests efficiently and accurately by following established written procedures; follows steps on the product job router, writes legibly, signs and dates traveler when steps are completed.
• Ensures that all products meet established test and/or calibration specifications and for notifying Leadership when they do not.
• Makes sure that test equipment calibration stickers are not expired before using and notifies Leadership if expired or close to expiration; communicates with Leadership concerning any problems with product testing equipment.
• Fulfills other related duties as directed to ensure efficient operation of department and PCB.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: Knowledge in pre-calibration testing such as transverse, time constant, observes all safety precautions per department guidelines when operating test equipment, especially when handling liquid nitrogen, operating testing ovens and when performing ballistics tests.
• Basic computer skills required in operating calibration software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Resonant frequency, bias voltage, capacitance and insulation testing and acceleration sensitivity.

Additional Benefits

• 100% Company Paid Medical Insurance Premiums
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company funded HSA or HRA Accounts
• Employer paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401k Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Dependent Scholarship Plan
• Employee Discounts, Holiday Gift Certificates, Referral Bonus

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

This position requires access to "controlled technology" as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et. seq.) and "technical data" as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.

Equal Employment Statement

PCB Piezotronics is an equal opportunity employer and as such takes affirmative steps to safeguard employees and applicants from discrimination on the basis of protected class status, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, political affiliation, or any other impermissible basis. PCB Piezotronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.