Calibration Technician (Process Instruments))
Job Description
- 2+ years of Metrology or Calibration experience
- Experience calibrating process instrumentation
- Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other GMP manufacturing experience
- Experience performing preventative maintenance (PMs)
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing process equipment
- Autoclave maintenance and repair experience required
- Knowledge of calibration practices, measurement systems, and instrumentation
- Ability to interpret technical schematics, specifications, and calibration procedures
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Perform calibrations on process instrumentation and measurement equipment
- Calibrate instruments that measure: Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Time, Force, Torque, Speed, Electrical current/voltage/resistance, pH level, and conductivity.
- Execute scheduled preventative maintenance activities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain process equipment and instrumentation
- Maintain calibration and maintenance documentation in accordance with quality requirements
- Prepare calibration reports including: Calibration methods, Measurement data, Measurement uncertainties, Test Uncertainty Ratios (TURs), NIST traceability
- Identify sources of measurement error and determine measurement reliability
- Support manufacturing operations and compliance requirements
- Assist with technical questions related to measurements, calibration, and NIST traceability
- Communicate with internal customers to resolve technical issues or questions
- Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, suppliers, and third-party contractors
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 2 years of calibration or metrology experience
- Practical knowledge of metrology principles and measurement practices
- Experience working in pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of GMP requirements and documentation practices
- Experience working with quality systems and standards including ISO 17025 and ANSI/Z540-1 preferred
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify sources of measurement error
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, specifications, and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Meet Your Recruiter
Alicia Alexander
Technical Recruiter & Team Mentor
Alicia Alexander is a Technical Recruiter and Team Mentor at Sterling Engineering with four years of recruiting experience and nearly three years with Sterling. She specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and technical recruiting, supporting roles across maintenance, reliability, operations, engineering, and industrial environments, including food and life sciences.
Alicia is passionate about helping people find careers where they feel genuinely happy, supported, and positioned for long-term growth. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with candidates, helping them take the next step in their careers, and supporting companies as they build strong, high-performing teams.
With a background in psychology and human resources from North Central College, Alicia brings a people-focused approach to recruiting. Her understanding of relationship building, communication, and candidate motivation helps her create successful matches between talent and opportunity.
Alicia is known for developing strong partnerships with both candidates and hiring managers, with a focus on creating long-term placements that benefit both the individual and the organization.