Testwave LLC Hiring for Senior Metrology/Calibration Technician Full Time

Senior Metrology/Calibration Technician

Sparks, Nevada

Job Description

Testwave, established in 1998, and located in Sparks, Nevada close to Lake Tahoe, has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Metrology/Calibration/Electronics technician to perform laboratory and field calibrations of general purpose test and measurement equipment. The ideal applicant is self-motivated, a team player, and has a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

Desirable Education Experience

The ideal candidates will have achieved knowledge and experience in any of the following:

• Associates or equivalent degree in electronics technology.

• Associates degree with emphasis in physics or related sciences.

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or electrical engineering.

• Component level troubleshooting in electronics, industrial controls, sensors, or industrial automation.

• PMEL/TMDE/DOD training or equivalent on the job training.

• Knowledge and practical experiences in calculating and measuring voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, etc., from DC to microwave.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, testing, troubleshooting and repairs on a wide range of electronic (electrical), radio/microwave and electro-mechanical measuring and test equipment (M&TE).

• Understand and implement precise procedures and policies, industry standards (ISO 17025:2017), & manufacturer’s requirements for accurate calibration of electronic M&TE, and adhere to quality management policies.

• Complete required documentation to certify the verification and calibration of electronic and mechanical M&TE, create calibration data sheets.

• Complete all documentation supporting customer requirements, ing, ISO and other quality systems.

• Ability to work on assignments that are semi routine, but recognizing the need to perform an occasional calibration by alternate, acceptable methods.

• Perform basic problem solving.

• Perform preventative maintenance.

• Provide the best service possible to customers and fellow employees.

• Excel in a team-orientated environment.

• Be self-motivated and trainable.

• Perform work at the customer location as well as in-house laboratory.

• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with excellent customer service skills.

Metrology Knowledge and Skills

• A sample of electronic (electrical) equipment : Amp Meters, Balances, Clamp Meters, Data Loggers, Directional Couplers, Force Gages, Frequency Meters, Hypot Testers, Load Cells, Multimeters, Network Analyzers, Noise Meters, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Pressure/Vacuum, Power Meters, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Temperature/Humidity, Time interval and Frequency Counters

• A sample of mechanical equipment: Balances, Blocks (1-2-3, angle, sine, etc.), Calipers, Crimpers, Force Gages, Gage Blocks, Hardness Testers, Height Gages, Indicators, Inspection Gages, Mass, Micrometers, Pin Gages, Pressure/Vacuum, Scales, Torque, Weights

Requirements

• Formal training in Metrology, previous Precision Measurement Equipment Course (PMEL) preferred.

• 3-5 years of electronic (electrical or mechanical) metrology experience preferred.

• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and database applications (data entry).

• Valid driver’s license with current driving record printout.

Wages Determined by Experience

Generous Benefit Package

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)
• Calibration: 1 year (Preferred)

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly