Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Calibration Technician located in Henrico, VA.
Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Calibration Technician role involves performing accurate calibrations, verifications, and maintenance of measurement and test equipment (M&TE) used in electrical manufacturing operations. This role ensures equipment used in production, testing, and inspection meets internal standards, customer requirements, and all applicable industry regulations
What a typical day looks like:
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibrations on electrical, mechanical, dimensional, and electronic measurement equipment (multimeters, torque tools, crimpers, height gages, etc.).
- Verify measurement accuracy using certified standards traceable to NIST.
- Maintain calibration records, certificates, and database updates in accordance with company quality procedures.
- Generate calibration labels and ensure all M&TE is properly identified and traceable.
- Diagnose and repair minor functional issues with measurement instruments.
- Coordinate with external accredited calibration labs (ISO/IEC 17025) for specialized services.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and environmental control of sensitive equipment.
- Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections by providing complete calibration documentation.
- Ensure all calibration activities comply with corporate quality systems, industry standards, and safety requirements.
- Assist engineers and technicians in interpreting measurement data and determining out-of-tolerance (OOT) impacts.
- Conduct root cause analysis for calibration-related non-conformances.
- Provide training on proper use and care of measurement and test equipment to production and test teams.
- Recommend improvements to calibration procedures, methods, and equipment.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma projects).
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, Metrology, or related technical field; or equivalent military/industry training.
- 2+ years of experience in calibration, electrical testing, quality, or electronics repair (manufacturing environment preferred).
- Strong understanding of electrical measurement principles, instrumentation, and calibration methodologies.
- Experience with calibration software (e.g., GAGEtrak, APEA, Indysoft, etc.).
- Ability to read schematics, technical drawings, and equipment specifications.
- Basic understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
