Calibrations Lab Technician

About the role

The Lab Technician for Ipsen is responsible for maintaining and coordinating Ipsen Field Service team equipment to support calibration needs. This position also supports the Ipsen field service team with remote support for all calibrations, temperature uniformity, and calibration documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a Clean and Organized Lab at the Ipsen Vacuum Furnace Center of Excellence located in Cherry Valley, IL.
• Captures and coordinates equipment Calibrations, and equipment deliveries to the various regions upon request from Ipsen’s regional service Technicians.
• Supports Ipsen’s customers and field service teams as the calibrations SME answering technical questions and assisting in troubleshooting of calibrations issues.
• Sources many TC types, MV signals, Voltage simulations, and much more.
• Maintain/coordinate repairs, calibration certification, and components of Calibrated Service Equipment.
• Maintain Field Service Engineer (FSE) equipment log and Inventory.
• Aids in the development of new Work Instructions/Process improvements within the calibration or Field Service Department.
• Aid the service team with the development of new calibration processes/techniques/tools to help support calibrations performance and yearly goals.
• Conduct training of field service team on calibration documentation and work instructions to include training materials, shortcuts, process improvement, document updates, and training events.
• Identifies challenges/hurdles Ipsen faces with regards to calibrations, provides solutions, and recommendations to address them. Work with Management team to implement.

Requirements

• Possess strong attention to detail, accurately maintaining records and files.
• Ability to read and understand electrical prints.
• Ability to use advanced calibrations electronic equipment.
• Possess strong math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the desire to assist others.
• Ability to work safely and follow all safety protocols when in the lab or at customer sites.
• Possess strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Possesses knowledge, or ability to thoroughly learn, how a vacuum furnace operates and how Calibrations fit into the big picture of furnace operations.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Advanced education or related technical training beyond high school is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with Calibration equipment, familiarity with AMS 2750 systems is required.
• Prior experience working in industrial maintenance capacity strongly desired.