Calibration Technician

Job Title: Field Service Calibration Technician Location: San Carlos, CA (local travel) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Optional Overtime) Salary: $28- 35 per hour, depending on experience (DPE) Company Overview: International Process Solutions (IPS) supports the pharmaceutical and biotech industries through calibration and preventive maintenance of process equipment, facility systems, utilities, and QC laboratory equipment. IPS is also a factory-authorized OEM representative for multiple lines of pharmaceutical process equipment. Position Overview: We are seeking Field Service Calibration Technicians to perform calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across pharmaceutical, mass, and temperature equipment disciplines. We have two types of positions available: Embedded Technician: Works onsite at a single customer location, supporting ongoing calibration and maintenance needs. Travel Technician: Field service role requiring 65–75% local travel, using your own vehicle to support multiple client sites. Responsibilities: Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain instruments, including incubators, pipettes, balances, freezers, BSCs, fume hoods, etc. Apply measurement science, physics, math, and electronics principles for equipment accuracy. Perform preventive maintenance, including filter/lubricant changes and basic mechanical tasks. Follow IPS and client SOPs, ensuring documentation is accurate and professional. Support quality control in metrology and compliance with international standards. Communicate with clients, vendors, and management to resolve issues and coordinate solution. Identify, document, and report failed components to IPS management and client contacts. Travel locally to client sites as needed; occasional overtime or weekend work may be required. Travel locally to client sites as required; occasional overtime or weekend work may be needed. Requirements and Skills: Proven calibration experience in pharmaceutical, mass, temperature, or electrical equipment. High school diploma required, secondary degree or equivalent preferred. Military PMEL/TMDE/DOD training and familiarity with ISO 17025 standards preferred. Mechanical and/or electronics experience to support calibration and maintenance tasks. Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and professional presentation. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to meet deadlines effectively. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for onsite customer visits and work safely in various environments. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, using basic hand and power tools. Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and U.S. citizen or permanent resident required. Benefits: IPS offers comprehensive benefits including Dental, Health, Vision, Life Insurance Paid time off, Referral program, 401k We are an Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Calibration: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Ability to Commute: San Jose, CA 95117 (Required) Work Location: In person