RF Calibration Technician, Plano, TX

Intertek, a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) and leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's leading brands and companies, is searching for a RF Calibration Technician to join our Electricalteam in our Plano, Texas office.

Intertek's Electrical team provides assurance, testing, inspection, and certification for a variety of electric products, including appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, medical devices, information communications technology, HVACR, industrial, and energy transmission and distribution. Our dedicated professionals help ensure the quality, safety, and sustainability of electrical products used by people throughout the world.

What are we looking for?

The RF Calibration Technician position, using approved Standard Operating Procedures and/or Manufacturer's Manuals will calibrate, troubleshoot and/or repair RF, Length, Mass, Volumetric, Time, Pressure, Thermodynamic and loop-based Assets that support Manufacturing and Laboratory Processes while maintaining conformance to GMP and international measurement standards.

Salary & Benefits Information

Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, Intertek employees are eligible for a variety of benefits including paid holidays. When working with Intertek, you can expect a benefit package competitively placed within the local market, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

• Perform calibration, diagnostic and preventative maintenance on RF instrumentation and/or equipment with little to no supervision.
• Able to conduct calibration work at customer on-sites with little to no direction.
• Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques.
• Coordinate the repair of instrumentation and calibration of equipment with 3rd Party Vendors.
• Ensure timely turn-around time on all instrumentation and equipment calibration services.
• Conduct equipment review following the return of calibrated equipment.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and standards.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance of equipment is performed in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain and review Calibration Certificates.
• Perform or assist in performing suspect equipment investigations.
• May assist with writing and/or updating procedures to ensure efficiency, standardization, and accuracy.
• Understand and apply uncertainties to measurements made.
• Typical 40-hour work week with occasional need for extended hours and weekend work.
• Be able to read and interpret labs' scopes of accreditation.
• May occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Document calibration activities in accordance with ISO 17025 Practices.
• Perform other work as required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 5 years applicable experience in calibration
• Ability to use mechanical and electrical tools and instrumentation necessary to complete the tasks outlined above.
• Basic understanding of the 7 SI units of measurement.
• Adheres to Safety Policies, Quality Policies and Practice.
• Proficient use of a personal computer and knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Intermediate math skills, including algebra, geometry and statistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to travel, up to 50% to various client and Intertek sites.

Physical Requirements

• Must have dexterity to handle small fragile objects.
• Ability to lift 25kg (50lbs) repeatedly.
• Ability to withstand long periods of walking/standing.
• Ability to work in enclosed and/or elevated spaces.
• Ability to wear a respirator.

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience in calibration of RF calibration equipment
• Formal training in Metrology.
• Knowledge of ANSI/NCSLZ540 or ISO 17025 specifications.
• Previous experience with electrical, mechanical and thermal dynamic calibrations.
• Experience with radio frequency calibration.

Intertek Total Quality Assured

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. For certain safety-sensitive roles, a pre-employment drug screen will be required. Based on local law and legislation, marijuana may be included in that screening.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.