Electrical Calibration Engineer

Electrical Calibration Engineer/ Technician (DC / LF) required immediately for a Permanent position in the Stevenage / Hitchin area. The Electrical Calibration Engineer will be working circa 39 hours (Mon – Fri Days) – possible flexi-time. Competitive salary (DoE) + excellent benefits see below.

Applications also welcomed from recently qualified graduates, Electrical / Instrumentation Apprentices / Trainees or experienced Field Service Tech, Test Eng. or similar trade who have used and or calibrated Electrical / Electronic, test equipment to in-house standards

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DoE)
• 39 hours/week (8 hrs Mon – Thur & 7hrs Fri) – Possible flexible working pattern.
• 25 days holiday plus bank hols.
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Company sick pay (following a qualifying period)
• Company “perks” benefits
• Medicash Health plan
• Occasional O/T

Purpose of job: Joining the team as a Calibration Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting specialist calibration and repair operations following procedures and ensuring compliance with client contractual and KPI obligations.

The successful Electrical Calibration Engineer day to day duties will include:

• Calibration of electrical measuring / test equipment such as Calibrators, 18th Edition Test Equipment, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, DMM’s, Clamp Meters, Ammeters, Volt Meters, PAT testers, Insulation Testers and other general purpose DC test equipment.
• Conversant with Electrical theory and all types of calibration equipment
• Maintain the calibration database / certification, filing system and associated files to auditable standards.
• Assist with on the job training and in the development and improvement of Inspection and Calibration procedures when required.
• Participate in Inter-laboratory measurement audits.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and timely turn-around on all equipment and service.
• Perform other laboratory support functions as required in an efficient and orderly manner.
• Participate in external/internal audits as required by Quality Manager.
• Comply with company HSEQ guidelines at all times
• Aim to complete all work within the budgeted costs and target dates and ensure proper control and accounting of work in progress is maintained and that all information required for charging the customer is available.

To be suitable for this Calibration Technician role you must have the following experience / characteristics:

• Relevant technical qualification such as Electrical / Electronic Degree, HND, HNC, NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or above.
• Recent experience of using Electrical DC / LF Test equipment
• Good understanding of calibration practices and theories.
• Experience of working within a customer focused environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with the minimum of supervision & manage your own workload
• Must be PC Literate (MS Excel, Word etc.)

The ideal Electrical Calibration Engineer (DC / LF) will have the following skills / experience:

• Prior experience of calibrating electrical test equipment such as Calibrators, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, DMM’s, Clamp Meters, Ammeters, Volt Meters, PAT testers, Insulation Testers and other general purpose DC / LF test equipment to in-house / traceable standards or even UKAS standards
• Fully conversant with ISO17025
• Ability to create and calculate uncertainty of measurement.
• Good understanding of Windows-based (Excel and Word) and laboratory automation software.
• The ability to understand / interpret circuit diagrams (advantageous).

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The successful (Electrical Calibration Engineer (DC / LF) will need to be flexible as there may be overtime and other duties not mentioned in this job description. You will have the relevant qualifications or experience, be punctual, conscientious, keen and have a practical approach to work.

If you are interested in Calibration Engineer / Technician role and have the required experience please click the apply now button.