Calibration Technician 3

The Calibration Technician Category 3, under the direction of the calibration coordinator , will perform technician limited duties associated with calibration and calibration area quality assurance support. 

Main Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate calibrations according to business priorities (Schedule, on demands, new equipment)
• Responsible for approving calibration reports, Work Request and calibration certificates by external calibration laboratories (suppliers) of all manufacturing, maintenance, facility and laboratory equipment
• Responsible for assisting to calibration technicians when adjusting calibration equipment when deemed necessary.
• Participate in Internal / External / Customer Quality System audits including all the readiness activities and documents explanation to auditors.
• Develop new calibration techniques and procedures as necessary.
• Provide support to other technicians (I and II).
• Provide technical training to the other technicians (I and II)
• Develop and implement improvement projects.
• Provide support to the Calibration Coordinator in the creation of new procedures or improve the existing ones.
• Provide support to the Calibration Coordinator in any required task as needed.
• Ensure that correct test methods are being used for specifications requirements.
• Continual communication with other departments, internal/external customers in order to coordinate and   meet calibration target dates based on criticality to the plant and customer requirements.
• Management and total control of the calibration software, capable of training and solving software problems.
• Give the necessary support to the fulfillment of the NCRs of the calibration system.

Knowledge / Education:

• Metrology, Electronics, Electrics or any related field Technician or combination to training and experience.
• Advance English level, reading comprehension and writing.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations for the medical device industry (FDA, ISO.) (Desirable)
• Knowledge ISO 17025 and ISO 10012. (Desirable)
• Knowledge and application of risk management (PFMEA’s). (Desirable)
• Knowledge of software validation. (Desirable)
• Knowledge in root cause analysis tools. (Desirable)
• Knowledge of Six Sigma Methodology and Lean Manufacturing. (Desirable)
• Knowledge in Auditor INTE/ISO/ 13485 and INTE/ISO 19011. (Desirable)
• Certified Internal Auditor (Desirable)

Job Experience: 

• At least 5–7-year work experience in calibration or any other area related with equipment management.
• Project Management experience is a plus.

Skills / Competencies

• Discipline
• Customer oriented
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Self-motivated.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Read and understand equipment specifications and in the interpretation of technical drawings.
• Must be able to work and effectively communicate with others.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Able to work independently.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Decision making: Must be able to quickly and independently make decisions