Field Calibration Technician

Ralliant

$66K — $122K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant calibration experience
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to handle semi-routine assignments and adapt calibration methods as needed
  • Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Willingness to travel for training and customer support
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

Responsibilities

  • Perform both routine and complex calibrations in RF, GP, Biomed, and NI disciplines
  • Train and mentor junior technicians on calibration tasks
  • Achieve high customer satisfaction by completing calibrations on time
  • Maintain data integrity by accurately entering data into the tracking database
  • Inspect and verify calibration work done by other technicians
  • Create calibration data sheets following specifications with minimal supervision
  • Complete documentation for ISO standards, reporting obligations, and customer requirements
  • Engage directly with customers regarding calibration and repair needs
  • Demonstrate leadership in workflow coordination and support for peers
  • Follow quality management policies for consistent service delivery
  • Participate in RBS activities including scheduling and problem-solving initiatives
  • Support laboratory functions for an efficient work environment

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Participation in a culture that values innovation and diversity
  • Engagement in initiatives that shape the work environment
  • Access to additional laboratory functions and resources
  • Involvement in a supportive team atmosphere that encourages growth
Full Job Description
The Field Calibration Technician is responsible for performing precise, high-quality calibrations at customer sites across various locations. This field-based role involves 100% travel, including a mixture of local day travel and overnight trips, depending on customer location and project requirements. The technician will support calibration activities across a wide range of disciplines, including RF, electrical, dimensional, torque, pressure, and temperature. The ideal candidate has hands-on calibration experience, a strong understanding of industry standards, and a willingness to cross-train across multiple disciplines. This role also requires solid technical documentation skills and the ability to represent the company professionally in customer-facing environments.

Key Responsibilities: Calibration Execution
  • Perform calibrations in accordance with company procedures and applicable standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO9001, AS9100, ANZ540.1).
  • Specialize in overall calibration while supporting additional disciplines as needed; demonstrate willingness to cross-train in other calibration areas.
  • Accurately document calibration results, ensuring traceability, completeness, and compliance.
  • Maintain and verify calibration standards and escalate equipment issues to supervisors as needed.

Field Support & Customer Service
  • Travel 100% of the time to customer sites, including a combination of local travel and overnight stays.
  • Support setup and teardown of mobile calibration workstations or onsite labs.
  • Communicate professionally with customers regarding service status, technical requirements, and scheduling needs.

Team Collaboration
  • Coordinate with supervisors and team members to ensure timely completion of assigned work.
  • Participate in onboarding and cross-training opportunities to increase flexibility across disciplines.
  • Share feedback and contribute to continuous improvement of service delivery.

Quality & Compliance
  • Follow all safety guidelines, company SOPs, and calibration protocols.
  • Support quality assurance efforts, including audits, compliance reviews, and lean initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen).
  • Help maintain clean, audit-ready calibration workspaces and tools.

Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of hands-on calibration experience in a lab or field setting.
  • Experience with RF/GP calibration is preferred.
  • Willing and able to travel 100%, including local and overnight travel based on assignment.
  • Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and calibration standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical procedures.

Preferred Skills:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Familiarity with calibration and service management tools such as FSM, CalWeb, and Gage.
  • Willingness to cross-train in multiple disciplines (e.g., RF, electrical, pressure, temperature, torque, dimensional).
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Experience working in customer-facing or onsite roles for large accounts or multi-site operations.


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Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range
The hourly salary range for this position (in local currency) is $32-59/hr.

Is this role subject to ITAR?
The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.

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