Lead Calibration Technician - Sunnyvale, CA

[mrrob007]

The Calibration Department needs a highly motivated Lead Calibration Technician able to perform routine and complex tasks relating to the calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment. This position will lead and mentor calibration team members adhering to established documentation ensuring calibration requirements are compliant to Cepheid Quality Policy and regulatory agencies.


Responsibilities
•Perform multi-discipline internal calibrations and simple measurement systems, coordinate external calibrations, and maintain the calibration schedule with all calibration documents
•Provide technical support to the calibration laboratory as a subject matter expert in calibration methodology, techniques and measurement uncertainty
•Troubleshoot and conduct failure analysis of automated and laboratory equipment by performing operational test and fault isolation
•Lead and monitor quality of the calibration service in accordance with established SOPs and regulations
•Handle basic, non-complex, and complex products and/or problems, escalating problems to Calibration Program Manager.
•Work with multiple departments, including the manufacturing floor and various types of Labs
•Test, Repair and Calibrate GX, Smart Cyclers, and Thermal Calibrators, Cepheid product knowledge preferred
•Creates purchase orders for necessary products and services







Qualifications


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Minimum High School Diploma, Associate's or technical school degree preferred OR a combination of education and experience
•Formal training in Metrology, such as the PMEL, TMDE, or ASQ CCT highly desirable
•Minimum of 5 years hands on experience working as a calibration technician and/or  2 years of calibration team leadership experience
•Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability for effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
•Knowledge of Quality Systems, FDA regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 17025 and applicable worldwide regulatory requirements preferred
•Solid understanding of AC and DC electrical wiring (i.e., current/voltage ratings, circuit breakers, and safety precautions)
•Proficient with Microsoft Office, and Internet applications with an emphasis on Excel & Word required
•BMRAM Database knowledge preferred
•Hands on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining laboratory and facilities equipment required.
•Knowledge of AC/DC, temperature and pressure calibration required
•Very organized, reliable, dependable and customer service oriented
•Flexibility to work overtime and weekends, as required
•Ability to lift up to 50 LBS

https://www.danahercareers.com/en-US/job/lead-calibration-technician/J3T5Y15XTHF7P9Y7V2X

Feel free to email me questions, mrrob007 at hotmail dot com

Looking to fill this position quickly.

[griff61]

I remember that lab, went there to help out long ago when it was Sypris, or maybe it was still Bell Technologies.
Nice lab in a good location.

[Jdmeade]

I am an experienced Manager/QA/Tech looking for a new opportunity. I am open to any location as I am currently residing in the Philippines. Please feel free to contact via my email [email protected].