Calibration / Metrology Technician IV

Calibration / Metrology Technician IV

Requirements

• Requires minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries).

Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and measurements traceable to NIST and the International System of Units (SI) using appropriately maintained reference standards.
• Set up and perform calibration sequences according to detailed procedures, specifications, blueprints, drawings, and requirements.
• Work with data acquisition and validation equipment, (e.g., process control equipment/controllers, chart recorders, DC analog signals/conditioners, and transducers).
• Troubleshoot and inspect test and measurement equipment and, if applicable, disassemble, clean, repair, adjust, and replace defective parts of test equipment such as pressure gauges and tension meters.
• Place a strong focus on attention to detail while properly documenting calibration results into the calibration tracking database using validated templates or test point grids.
• Interact with equipment owning engineers and technicians to schedule calibration activities, provide guidance related to selection of test and measurement equipment, and lead others in following appropriate documented procedures in place for the Metrology department.
• Create and modify calibration procedures by determining metrology requirements from manufacturer’s manuals, laboratory methods, system requirements, or other approved documentation.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Share knowledge and engage as a mentor for lower-level technicians and personnel in the department.
• Execute multiple tasks with a high level of organization and accuracy while supporting and balancing priorities.
• Provide in-lab and on-site calibration support for equipment that is either too sensitive to move or is too large and not feasible to relocate.
• May require travel to other Medtronic site locations up to 20 miles.
• Work overtime when necessary to support high priority requests or meet project goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of electronic or physical calibration-related technical school training (60 semester credits) to preferably include metrology and calibration, or equivalent military education such as PMEL or like training.
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician.
• Knowledge of calibration and measurement principles: measurement uncertainty, measurement traceability, measurement standards, test uncertainty/accuracy ratios, measurement system analysis (MSA), SI units, calibration intervals, and out-of-tolerance reporting.
• Familiar with NIST, BIPM, NCSL, ASTM, ASME, or other organizations related to metrology, measurements, or standards.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing techniques interpreting blueprints.
• Solid technical ability, experience in equipment set up, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong math, statistics, and physics background.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), Windows OS, Minitab (or other statistical analysis software), and IndySoft (or other calibration tracking database software).
• Experience with MS Excel spreadsheet template development and validation testing.
• Involvement in medical device or other regulated industries.
• Familiar with these regulations: FDA 21 CFR Part 820 cGMP, ISO 13485, ISO 10012, and ISO 17025.
• Organized, efficient, process oriented; interpersonal/ communication skills; self-motivated; team player; strong work ethic; works well under pressure in a dynamic environment; tactful, exercises independent judgment and discretion – professional presentation.
• Experience with DMAIC problem solving.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute on daily tasks, and long-term objectives as demonstrated by self-prioritizing and managing work requests.