Metrology Technician III (2nd Shift)

About the role

This position works closely with Quality Assurance and laboratory staff to coordinate and manage Arrowhead’s equipment calibrations, preventive maintenance (PM), repairs, and qualifications for controlled equipment. The role also involves drafting, executing, and completing qualification protocols, creating SOPs and work instructions, and mentoring team members on equipment troubleshooting and metrology processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment, including regular testing and maintenance tasks.
• Manage and perform the internal PM/calibration schedule for equipment, including complex large‑scale manufacturing systems, complex analytical, and automated process equipment.
• Manage and coordinate external PM/calibration activities, such as coordinating vendors onsite and shipping items for calibration services.
• Actively look for optimization opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and manage unplanned repairs to assigned equipment.
• Coordinate and execute IQ/OQ/PQ activities where applicable.
• Interface with the regulated asset management system to track equipment statuses, document work records, and update asset records.
• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the workspace, including safety glasses, steel‑toe shoes, hard hat, clean‑space gowning, respirator, electrical safety gear, and fall protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of relevant experience, or an associate’s degree with 8 years of experience, or a high school diploma with 10 + years of experience.
• 6 years of experience servicing complex laboratory/manufacturing equipment or automated systems.
• Knowledgeable and experienced with LOTO (lock‑out/tag‑out) procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years working in a GMP setting.
• Experience with controlled documentation (SOP/WI).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and similar software.
• Excellent technical writing skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions with attention to detail.
• Adherence to laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Good collaboration skills and ability to work across departments.

Preferred qualifications

• 8 years of calibration experience and repair with general lab equipment.
• 8 years of experience working on and troubleshooting electrical & mechanical equipment and automated cGMP systems.
• Experience with Blue Mountain or other Quality Management Systems, and Regulatory Asset Management Systems.
• Experience with safe work permits, including hot work, line breaks, and work in electrically classified areas.
• Knowledge of equipment life‑cycle management.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding engineering and P&ID drawings.

Schedule

2nd shift work hours are 1 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday – Thursday, with a 10 % shift differential.

Pay

Wisconsin pay range: $75,000 USD – $88,000 USD.

Benefits

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.