Calibration Laboratory & Optical Repair Technician III

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Yokogawa award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards is a leading provider of industrial automation test and measurement information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition (bio)technology artificial intelligence industrial cybersecurity etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission to co-innovate tomorrow. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our return we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect value creation collaboration integrity and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Calibration and Repair Technician is responsible for performing calibrations and functional testing of electrical mechanical and optical test instruments in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 addition to calibration duties this role includes diagnosing and repairing optical test instruments such as optical spectrum analyzers power meters and optical time domain reflectometers. The technician will ensure all equipment meets required accuracy and performance specifications while maintaining detailed documentation and supporting quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

DUTIES/RESULTS:

Calibration & Testing

Perform precision calibration of test and measurement instruments including optical electrical pressure and

temperature equipment.

Ensure all calibrations maintain traceability to national or international standards (e.g. ISO17025 and/or NIST).

Follow established procedures and use appropriate reference standards and equipment.

Optical Product Repair & Support

Troubleshoot and perform modular-level repairs on optical test equipment (e.g. optical spectrum analyzers power

meters tunable lasers and optical time-domain reflectometers).

Use fiber-handling tools optical connectors alignment systems and ESD-safe practices.

Replace defective components perform alignments optical cleaning and software/firmware updates as needed.

Coordinate with technical support or engineering teams for complex diagnostics or escalated repair cases.

Documentation & Quality Assurance

Accurately record all calibration and repair activities including before/after data observations and corrective actions.

Maintain up-to-date records and calibration certificates in MET-TEAM or asset management systems.

Adhere to ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 procedures and participate in audit preparation.

Lab & Equipment Maintenance

Ensure that lab standards and repair tools are in good working order and within calibration.

Maintain a clean and organized lab environment suitable for both optical and electrical work.

Internal Communications

Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding repair status turn-around times and technical findings.

Support internal inquiries related to optical product performance repair status or calibration questions.

Continuous Improvement

Recommend improvements to calibration and repair workflows procedures or tools.

Assist with development and refinement of SOPs repair guides and troubleshooting documents.

Other calibration laboratory and repair related tasks and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree or equivalent in Electronics Photonics Engineering Technology or on the job training.

2 years of experience in calibration and/or repair of electronic and optical test equipment.

Familiarity with fiber optic components test procedures and safety practices.

Proficient with PC-based tools (experience with calibration software e.g. MET/TEAM is preferred).

High preference: Working knowledge of calibration standards and uncertainty analysis (ISO/IEC 17025 ANSI/NCSL

Z540.3).

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read schematics and technical manuals.

Excellent manual dexterity attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks with precision.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse equitable and inclusive will actively recruit develop and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience knowledge thinking styles perspective cultural background and socioeconomic will not discriminate based on race skin color age sex gender identity and expression sexual orientation religion belief political opinion nationality ethnicity place of origin disability family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong contribute succeed and demonstrate their full potential.

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