Calibration Technician

EW103140
  • Negotiable per day
  • Galway, Republic of Ireland

Calibration Technician 

About Your New Employer

  • Innovative Environment: Join a forward-thinking company based in Galway, known for its cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality.
  • Dynamic Team: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.
  • Career Growth: Gain valuable experience in a regulated industry with opportunities for professional development.

About Your New Job

Please note, this is a temporary position. 

As the Metrology/Calibration Technician, you will:

  • Calibrate electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to set standards.
  • Test, calibrate, adjust, and maintain various types of measuring and indicating instruments.
  • Set up calibration sequences, methods, and procedures according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and requirements.
  • Disassemble, clean, repair, and replace defective parts of test equipment such as pressure gauges and tension meters.
  • Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Provide technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement, or product development.
  • Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment, or systems.
  • Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data using established formulae and procedures, and perform detailed mathematical calculations.

What Skills You Need

  • ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
  • 4+ years experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industries
  • Proficiency with DMAIC problem solving
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of calibration and measurement principles, including measurement uncertainty, measurement traceability, measurement standards, test uncertainty/accuracy ratios, measurement system analysis (MSA), SI units, calibration intervals, and out-of-tolerance reporting.
  • Experience with Metric measuring systems and the ability to perform mathematical conversions.
  • Experience maintaining equipment service records and system logs or manuals.
  • Knowledge of calibration equipment standards, including test uncertainty ratio and test accuracy ratio analysis.
  • Familiarity with regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 820 cGMP, ISO 13485, ISO 10012, and ISO 17025.
  • Familiarity with organizations related to metrology, measurements, or standards such as NIST, BIPM, NCSL, ASTM, ASME.
  • Hands-on mentality and eagerness to learn.

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or contact Emma on eward@sigmar.ie. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.

Emma Ward Executive Recruitment Consultant, Life Sciences & Engineering

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