RF Calibration Technician

Job Description RF Calibration Technician Title: RF Calibration Technician Salary: $35-40/hr. Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm Location: Seattle, WA Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Summary The Calibration Technician will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy. The Calibration Technician B will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures. This position will normally receive general instructions on work, applying job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks, and working on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. The Calibration Technician B will perform laboratory housekeeping and may be asked to report opinions and interpretations. Responsibilities and DutiesCalibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specificationsMaintain secondary and/or working calibration standardsPerform basic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipmentCollect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibrationIdentify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicablePrepare calibration reports and certificatesAdapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurement tasks for which they are not principally usedTrain subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures QualificationsMinimum High School diploma or equivalentMust have radio frequency experienceMust be able to perform general math and algebra functionsMust possess good written and oral communication skillsBasic ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipmentBasic computer skillsProficient in use of MS Word and ExcelMinimum one year of calibration experience some of which can be offset by formal metrology trainingMust have very good interpersonal and customer service skillsStrong attention to detailsMust be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures Working Environment Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistanceOccasional standing and bending are requiredWorks primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environmentTravel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locations EOE/ADA IND123