Calibration and Maintenance Engineer

Element has an opportunity for a Calibration and Maintenance Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. The Calibration and Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all EMC RF and SAR test equipment across Elements laboratories is properly calibrated maintained and audit-ready in accordance with internal standards and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. This role supports not only the California lab but also collaborates with other locations (e.g. Maryland Suwon) to maintain global consistency. Responsibilities include calibration oversight equipment/system checks chamber maintenance audit preparation and cross-site technical support. The ideal candidate is proactive detail-oriented and experienced in managing technical lab environments with diverse equipment portfolios.

Salary: $80-120K/year

Calibration & Equipment Management

• Track maintain and verify calibration records for all lab equipment (EMC RF and SAR)
• Coordinate equipment shipment for calibration and inspection upon return
• Verify calibration certificates labels and compliance with internal and ISO 17025 standards
• Maintain calibration schedules and proactively track upcoming requirements across multiple sites
• Update calibration databases (e.g. Airtable SharePoint) and ensure accuracy for global audits

Lab Maintenance & Organization

• Perform routine chamber maintenance including antennas masts cables positioners and turntables
• Conduct and document system loss checks quarterly (or as needed)
• Update and calculate measurement uncertainties for multiple test setups and frequency ranges
• Manage inventory and organization of RF/EMC/SAR equipment including analyzers generators callboxes antennas SAR systems (e.g. DASY cSAR3D) probes and phantoms
• Maintain inventory of accessories (cables connectors adapters filters etc.) and assist in procurement

Testing & Verification Support

• Validate and verify equipment performance post-calibration or as requiredUpdate and maintain SOPs for equipment and chamber verification (NSA sVSWR SAR validations
• Plan schedule and execute verification tests (NSA sVSWR SAR system checks substitution/correlation tests)
• Support setup and validation of new chambers or SAR/RF test systems
• Assist with correlation studies and round-robin activities across global labs

Audit & Accreditation Support

• Provide support for accreditation audits (ISO 17025 ISO 17065 A2LA) across multiple locations
• Prepare documentation calibration records and compliance verification for both internal and external audits
  Assist with corrective action responses and continuous improvement initiatives
• Global Cross-Lab Support
• Coordinate with teams in Maryland Suwon and other labs to align calibration and maintenance schedules
• Support other labs remotely and onsite by conducting NSA/sVSWR/SAR system measurements and troubleshooting equipment
• Share best practices and support harmonization of procedures across global Element labs
• Contribute to training materials and deliver technical support sessions for engineers and technicians globally

• Proven experience in calibration lab maintenance or a related technical role
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 and calibration procedures; ISO 17065 experience a plus
• Hands-on experience with RF/EMC and SAR testing equipment (e.g. DASY cSAR3D) strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with calibration/lab management tools (e.g. Airtable SharePoint LIMS)
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and maintain lab readiness under tight timelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to support multi-site operations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

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