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Sr. Calibration Technician
| Company | Becton Dickinson |
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| Location | Milpitas, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $31.1 – $48.2 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Must have experience/knowledge with the duties/responsibilities described above.
- Must possess a thorough understanding of Calibration & Metrology principles and their relationship to Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Must have in-depth, detailed knowledge of the metrology, mathematics, and applicable technical disciplines required to perform the described duties.
- Must be familiar with mathematical calculations / concepts such as significant figures, rounding, averages, standard deviation and unit conversions.
- Must possess good troubleshooting / problem solving skills.
- Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and database application (data entry, not programming).
- Dependable, Responsible, can work without supervision.
Responsibilities
- Independently calibrates, test and measuring equipment.
- Follows local calibration procedures or manufacturer’s instruction.
- Perform minor repairs as needed.
- Develops calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems, and accuracy and precision requirements as needed.
- Efficiently manage scheduled calibration activities and work requests, prioritizing work accordingly.
- Maintains accurate calibration documentation and data entries to BMRAM (Calibration Database) system.
- Creates Measurement Data Templates, Work Plan Templates in BMRAM (Calibration Database).
- Assist in creating/updating calibration procedures as needed.
- Protects equipment from damage.
- Provide guidance to equipment owners/engineers when purchasing new equipment to help ensure suitability to the process or parameters being monitored and ability to calibrate equipment internally or local vendor’s capability.
- Acts as the Local Admin of the Environmental Monitoring System (VAISALA). Monitors alarms, owner’s acknowledgement and justifications provided for each alarm, follows-up with equipt. owners when alarms are not acknowledged, troubleshoot system, train new users, grants access to the system, etc.
- Reduce calibrations performed by outside services by expanding in-house capabilities, where possible.
- Back-up to Calibration Coordinator in scheduling of outside service calibrations, and maintenance for production equipment and calibration standards.
- Keeps abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements.
- Participates as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work. Brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
- Follows BDIS Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures. Takes responsibility for safety in immediate work area. Participates in EH&S programs. Notifies supervisor of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices. May provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Has completed Training or Certification Courses in calibration and repairs, or similar, is strongly desired.
- Experience in the equipment validation process – execution of tests.
- With working experience using Blue Mountain Software or similar calibration database software.
