Calibration Technician I

About PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

PCB manufactures sensors used by design engineers and predictive maintenance professionals to test and measure vibration, pressure, force, acoustics, load and shock for test, measurement, monitoring and control requirements. Our sensors support testing in aerospace and defense, automotive, transportation, civil engineering, and general R&D industries. PCB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amphenol Corporation. With a focus on Total Customer Satisfaction for both our internal and external customers, we have a strong and ongoing commitment to being a great place to work! Learn more about our team | |


More Reasons to Join the Team

PCB offers a highly collaborative and team-based atmosphere. Total Customer Satisfaction, for internal and external customers alike, is at the heart of our business and guides our interactions every day. Social events and opportunities are hosted throughout the year aimed to develop internal relationships and promote a culture focused on collaboration and teamwork. PCB also provides all full-time team members with 100% employer paid medical premiums for you and your family, a competitive PTO package and 10 company paid holidays

Primary Objective:

As a Calibration Technician with PCB Piezotronics, Inc., you will perform a variety of basic tests on manufactured products by following written procedures, under close supervision. Utilizes basic electrical and mechanical test equipment such as meters, pressure pumps, dead weight testers, shakers and test chambers. Observes all safety precautions per department guidelines when operating test equipment, especially when handling liquid nitrogen, operating testing ovens and when performing ballistics tests.


Additional Duties:

• Responsible for performing routine electrical, mechanical and environmental tests and calibrations on less complex PCB products.
• Responsible for understanding and using proper ESD procedures as outlined in the ESD manual.
• Performs all necessary tests efficiently and accurately by following established written procedures; follows steps on the product job router, writes legibly, signs and dates traveler when steps are completed.
• Responsible for making sure that all products meet established test and/or calibration specifications and for notifying Leadership when they do not.
• Ensures that test equipment calibration stickers are not expired before using and notifies Leadership if expired or close to expiration; communicates with Leadership concerning any problems with product testing equipment.
• Follows safety rules and keeps area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other related duties as directed to ensure efficient operation of department and PCB

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience: Knowledge in pre-calibration testing such as transverse, time constant, observes all safety precautions per department guidelines when operating test equipment, especially when handling liquid nitrogen, operating testing ovens and when performing ballistics tests.
• Basic computer skills required in operating calibration software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Resonant frequency, bias voltage, capacitance and insulation testing and acceleration sensitivity.

Additional Benefits:

• 100% Company Paid Medical Insurance Premiums
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company funded HSA or HRA Accounts
• Employer paid basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401k Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Dependent Scholarship Plan
• Employee Discounts, Holiday Gift Certificates, Referral Bonus

Physical Demands (U.S. only)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

This position requires access to “controlled technology” as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730 et. seq.) and “technical data” as defined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R, Chapter 1, Subchapter M). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.

Equal Employment Statement

PCB Piezotronics is an equal opportunity employer and as such takes affirmative steps to safeguard employees and applicants from discrimination on the basis of protected class status, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, political affiliation, or any other impermissible basis.

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer