Calibration Technician – Temp, Pressure, pH, Conductivity

The Senior Calibration Technician is responsible for leading calibration activities, supervising junior technicians, and ensuring regulatory compliance for all critical instruments measuring temperature, pressure, pH, and conductivity. The role includes managing documentation, supporting audits, optimizing calibration systems, and training team members, with a strong focus on compliance with GMP, ISO/IEC 17025, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform calibration, troubleshooting, and verification of temperature, pressure, pH, and conductivity sensors, transmitters, and analyzers.

• Manage calibration schedules, equipment traceability, and compliance tracking across multiple departments.

• Supervise and mentor junior calibration staff, reviewing their work and ensuring adherence to SOPs and standards.

• Conduct root cause analysis for OOT (Out of Tolerance) or non-conforming results and initiate CAPA actions.

• Ensure complete, traceable, and audit-ready calibration records and reports in both paper-based and electronic formats.

• Participate in internal and external audits (FDA, WHO, NABL, ISO), providing technical support and evidence of compliance.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as calibration interval optimization, digital tool integration, or system upgrades.

• Collaborate with QA, Engineering, Validation, and IT for CSV, change control, and data integrity assurance.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Advanced Calibration Expertise

   • Lead:

     • Calibration of RTDs, thermocouples, digital pressure gauges, differential pressure transmitters, pH and conductivity analyzers

     • Use of high-accuracy reference instruments and automated calibration tools (e.g., Beamex, Fluke, WIKA, E+H)

2. Compliance & Quality Systems

   • Ensure:

     • Compliance with ISO 17025, GMP, GLP, and 21 CFR Part 11

     • Implementation of ALCOA+ data integrity principles

3. Team Leadership & Training

   • Mentor:

     • Junior technicians and new hires on calibration methods, safety, and documentation best practices

     • Review and approve calibration reports and maintain team performance metrics

4. Audit Support & Documentation

   • Prepare:

     • Calibration summary reports, deviation justifications, and technical responses during inspections

     • Maintain calibration master data, reference standards traceability, and SOPs

5. Calibration Strategy & System Improvements

   • Contribute to:

     • Risk-based calibration frequency reviews

     • Automation or digitization of calibration tracking systems

     • Vendor qualification and service coordination

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering

• Experience:

  • 6+ years in instrument calibration in regulated industries or ISO/IEC 17025 environments

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Calibration techniques for temp/pressure/pH/conductivity

    • Equipment such as multifunction calibrators, HART communicators, data loggers

    • Measurement uncertainty, traceability chains, and metrology principles

• Soft Skills:

  • Leadership, organization, and decision-making abilities

  • Strong communication and report-writing skills

  • Audit readiness mindset and detail-oriented documentation practices