Sr. Metrology Technician – CRMD (Sylmar & Sunnyvale California)

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Sr. Metrology Technician – CRMD (Sylmar & Sunnyvale California)
Working under minimal supervision, performs relatively operational checks, preventative maintenance checks and accuracy verifications of measurement and test equipment used in production, and research and development (R&D).

Major, On-Going Responsibilities:
• Calibrates new components according to written protocols, maintains accurate written and calibration records, applies existing work methods to different situations and solves problems ranging from recurring/routine to complex situations.
• Work requires the application of theoretical principals, evaluation, ingenuity, and creative/analytical techniques to identify route cause of calibration problems.
• Performs relatively complex assignments and solves problems that may have a variety of solutions. Adapts existing work methods to different situations. Can resolve unusual, nonstandard problems.
• May serve as lead and assign work to less experienced personnel; reviews work of lower-level employees for quality and content; serves as a mentor when assisting less experienced staff in solving more complex problems.

Experience & Training:  
• High School diploma or equivalent, and Precision Measurement Electronics Lab (PMEL) certification in the U.S. military or equivalent electronics training.
• Typically a minimum of eight or more years of progressively more responsible related work experience in the calibration of test equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the job, including the ability to set up and operate standard Metrology instruments, including oscilloscopes, counters, function generators, power supplies, and related equipment.
• Established eye-hand coordination, the capability to work with small precision devices and frequently used hand tools, a comprehensive knowledge of the calibration and test equipment required, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Incumbents are required to work cooperatively and productively with others. Incumbents must also be able to meet deadlines on multiple assignments and be able to operate in a diverse cross-functional team environment. Demonstrated ability to read, write and converse in technical terminology, and perform a range of mathematical calculations and measurements.
• Considerable interpersonal, communication, organizational skills are required.
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills. The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory.
• The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential. Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability work overtime is also required.

Desired Requirements:
An Associate's degree in Metrology, Electronic Engineering Technology, equivalent trade school/military training, or comparable related experience. Demonstrated technical ingenuity and creativity to support/assist with advanced calibration work.

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