Senior Calibration Technician / Metrology ISO/IEC 17025

About the role

The Senior Calibration Technician is a hands-on technical leader responsible for high-precision calibration and repair work across two or more disciplines. This role signs off on calibration reports within their accreditation scope, mentors junior technicians, contributes to procedure development, and represents the laboratory to customers during on-site engagements. Reports to the Laboratory Manager.

Responsibilities

• Calibration and Repair
  • Perform calibrations on primary and secondary standards across your qualified disciplines (electrical, pressure, temperature, dimensional, torque, mass, or RF as applicable), consistent with published procedures and uncertainty budgets.
  • Diagnose out-of-tolerance conditions, perform repair and adjustment work, and document all findings in the calibration record.
  • Sign off on calibration certificates and reports within your accreditation scope.
• Mentorship and Team Leadership
  • Train and coach Calibration Technicians and Calibration Technicians in Training in bench technique, procedure interpretation, and uncertainty analysis.
  • Review the work of junior technicians before customer release.
  • Provide input into technician-tier progression per the Employee Handbook.
• Procedure and Uncertainty Development
  • Contribute to new procedure development and existing procedure revision under the Metrology Engineer's technical authority.
  • Aid in constructing measurement uncertainty budgets consistent with ILAC-P14 and JCGM 100:2008 (GUM).
• Customer-Facing On-Site Services
  • Deploy to customer sites within Arizona and neighboring states to perform on-site calibrations using company vehicles.
  • Represent the laboratory professionally in customer environments including aerospace, defense, and manufacturing facilities.
  • Cook up travel logistics with the Field Service Coordinator.
• Applied AI Program Participation
  • Participate in Field Calibrations' Applied AI training program, which pairs experienced metrologists with modern data-analysis and workflow tools to improve calibration turnaround, uncertainty analysis, and customer reporting.
  • Contribute practical feedback to refine the program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, with completion of a formal PMEL, TMDE, or comparable metrology training program (military PMEL, industry apprenticeship, or two-year technical program).
• 5+ years hands-on calibration experience in a working ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory.
• Demonstrated proficiency signing off on calibration reports in at least two disciplines.
• Working understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 clauses relevant to technician sign-off, traceability, and calibration certificate content.
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty and hands-on ability to interpret and apply uncertainty budgets.
• Ability to work independently in the laboratory and at customer sites.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and clean driving record for company vehicle use.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Military PMEL or TMDE background (Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps).
• Prior experience mentoring or training junior technicians.
• ASQ CCT (Certified Calibration Technician), NCSLI, or A2LA technical assessor credentials.
• Familiarity with Fluke Calibration MET/TEAM, Cal Lab Solutions, or comparable calibration management systems.
• Experience in Phoenix-area aerospace and defense customer environments.
• Prior participation in Applied AI or data-analytics-augmented technical workflows.

Skills

• Hands-on calibration experience in multiple disciplines.
• Proficiency in ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, AD&D, paid time off, and holidays.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Professional development opportunities with unlimited reimbursement for certification courses.
• Participation in the Field Calibrations Applied AI training program.
• Career path toward Lead Calibration Technician, Assistant Lab Manager, and Metrology Engineer roles.
• Company-provided uniforms, tools, and equipment.
• IRS standard mileage reimbursement for personal-vehicle use.
• GSA per-diem rates for out-of-locale overnight travel.

Pay

$32.00 – $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated proficiency across disciplines.

Schedule

Overtime eligible at 1.5× regular rate.

Application

Submit your application through our CareerPlug portal. Include your resume and a brief cover statement describing your calibration disciplines, years of hands-on bench experience, and any teaching or mentorship experience. Interviews will be conducted in person at our Phoenix laboratory.