Sr. Calibration Technician

Position Summary

The Senior Calibration Technician is responsible for calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing process, facility, laboratory equipment, and instrumentation to support GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and corrective calibrations of industrial instrumentation including 4-20mA, HART, Fieldbus, and PROFIBUS loops.
• Calibrate critical manufacturing instruments following approved procedures and schedules.
• Maintain calibration records and CMMS documentation.
• Participate in FAT, commissioning, instrumentation selection, and procurement activities.
• Interpret P&IDs, schematics, manuals, and specifications.
• Install, wire, configure, and program instrumentation and small I&C projects.
• Author and revise SOPs, job plans, and calibration procedures.
• Coordinate calibration schedules with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems and support root cause investigations.
• Generate metrology reports and support inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and LOTO procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or certification in Instrumentation Technology preferred.
• 3–5 years of calibration, instrumentation, or electronic controls maintenance experience.
• Experience in a controlled or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronics, AC/DC circuitry, and measurement equipment.
• Experience with CMMS systems and technical documentation.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, standing, talking, hearing, and use of hands.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50–75 pounds.
• Exposure to manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Work Environment

• Work in offices, production areas, and mechanical rooms.
• May require evenings, weekends, and extended hours.
• Use of appropriate PPE including safety glasses, gloves, lab coats, and safety footwear.