Engineering Support Specialist

MAX Bill Rate: $63 Location: Redwood City CA Duration: 6 months (High possibility to convert should candidate do well in the role) Shift: Day Working Hours: 8am-4pm or 9am-5 pm Internal Job Title: Calibration/Facilities Technician Interview Process: Panel Length: 60-90 mins Location: Onsite Job Description: As a Calibration / Metrology & Facilities Technician at AstraZeneca you will be responsible for ensuring that all facility instrumentation measurement and control systems meet precise calibration and compliance standards. You will champion standardized Lean-based methods while supporting production quality and compliance activities across the site. This is a vital position to the safe reliable and compliant operation of pharmaceutical manufacturing. This is a full-time onsite position. Typical Accountabilities: The Calibration Technician Performs calibrations following approved requirements. Ensures that measurement systems meet accuracy and precision requirements and maintains calibration methodologies systems and practices. Identifies magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of measurement process in quantitative terms. Redesigns or adjusts measurement capability to minimize errors. Performed other related tasks as assigned by Lead or Manager Specific Responsibilities of Role Holder Perform calibrations of process instrumentation (such as loops controllers recorders transmitters balances and related devices) following approved procedures. Ensure measurement systems meet required accuracy precision and compliance with all applicable GMP/cGMP or regulatory standards. Maintain calibration methodologies documentation and schedule; plan and execute monthly calibration activities in conjunction with area owners. Conduct troubleshooting repair and operational support for facility and production instrumentation or equipment addressing both electrical/electronic and pneumatic systems. Identify install test and validate new or replacement instrumentation. Redesign or adjust processes to minimize errors and improve measurement reliability; analyze calibration trends for continuous improvement. Lead support and document root cause investigations (including writing or assisting with deviation reports CAPAs and change controls). Supervise or coordinate with outside contractors on related calibration projects or activities. Write follow and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for calibration maintenance and use of instrumentation. Support life cycle management for all test instruments including calibration performance assessments and upgrades. Perform preventative maintenance on a range of process equipment (e.g. heat sealers mixers conductivity meters) as needed. Uphold all safety health and environmental policies and procedures. Must be flexible to work or be on call during off-shifts and weekends as required by site operations. Mentor and collaborate with colleagues and cross-functional peers; uphold AstraZeneca s values of honesty integrity self-motivation and addition to the general description of the parent profile role for this job function the following summarize key result areas specific accountabilities and / or tasks etc. associated with this job title: Wear appropriate task-based and general PPE Ensures adherence to safety health and environmental standards and guidelines Good Manufacturing Practice and Order Due Date Performs preventative maintenance on equipment (heat sealer mixers conductivity meters etc.) Provides routine support to department and other aligned support services to deliver line performance and continuous improvement projects Aids projects as needed adhering to timelines to support project managers as necessary Participates in formal and informal training to meet business needs Qualifications: Essential- Associate s degree with a minimum of 3 years professional experience in metrology or 4 years direct metrology/calibration experience in lieu of degree. Thorough familiarity with the analysis maintenance and repair of electrical/electronic control systems; working knowledge of pneumatic systems. Understanding of basic control system design and fundamental programming. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting installing and repairing facility instrumentation and electronic systems. Experience with calibration in a regulated industry (pharmaceutical nuclear aviation or similar). Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. Strong organization and documentation abilities; able to manage multiple projects and priorities. Ability to wear appropriate PPE and strictly adhere to safety and GMP compliance protocols. Desirable- Associate degree in Electronics or Metrology. Calibration Technician Certification (such as from the Instrument Society of America (ISA) or equivalent). Professional certification or completion of a company-sponsored apprenticeship/qualification program in instrumentation/metrology. Demonstrated experience leading calibration projects or continuous improvement initiatives.