Electronic Test Equipment Calibration Technician Needed by Axiom Test Equipment

Electronic Repair and Calibration Technician

July 1, 2021 - Vista, California - Axiom Test Equipment, an electronic test equipment rentals and sales company headquartered in North County San Diego, currently has the need for an Electronic Test Equipment Calibration Technician. We are looking for an experienced, dedicated and ethical electronic calibration technician to help support our team. Do you want to work in a low-stress calibration lab, Monday through Friday, with no on-sites? Would you prefer to be treated as a person and not a number? If you have experience calibrating RF/Microwave, GPTE, and high-power test equipment, come talk to us about joining our team in Vista California.

General Description:

To calibrate both customer-owned and Axiom-owned electronic test equipment by performing one or more of the following: calibration, installation of options, troubleshooting, refurbishing, maintenance of electronic test and measurement equipment. Assist salespeople, customers and management on technical matters and equipment operation, setup and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calibrate electronic test equipment.
• Functional test of equipment (purchases, rental returns and RMA returns) for proper operation and evidence of customer abuse.
• Follow calibration procedures and methods.
• Ensures proper procedures are used to test and calibrate equipment according to manufacturer specifications, accepted methods, or GIDEP
• Adhere to Axiom QMS and ensure compliance to 17025 accreditation.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
• Ability to perform uncertainty evaluation and measurements not required but is a plus.
• Diligently update asset database to reflect most current operational status of inventory and customer repair items.
• Ensure Axiom’s sale and rental assets are in "Ready" status and are able to ship to customers immediately .
• Maintain a high level of quality in all work performed with 0% defect being the goal.
• Assist customers in applications and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions and customer misuse.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Experienced and proficient in calibration
• Experienced and proficient in repair to the component level, of General Purpose and RF/Microwave test equipment is not required but is a plus.
• Metrology background required (TMDE/PMEL certified or Associates degree in Electrical Technologies or equivalent).
• Experience and proficiency using and testing network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, microwave sweepers/signal generators, phase noise analyzers. Must also be experienced and comfortable working with high-power test equipment such as AC Sources, AC/DC Loads and DC Power Supplies, Temperature/Humidity chambers, General Purpose, EMC, Amplifiers, and Electrical Test Equipment.
• Strong background with computers, Windows OS, and Networking, as it pertains to modern test equipment.
• Excellent English writing, reading and oral communication skills.
• Experience / background in Quality Management and Systems (ISO: 9001 ISO: 17025) a plus
• Military calibration training and/or civilian cal lab experience.
• Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions
• Knowledge and experienced with schematics, wiring diagrams and other technical documents a plus.
• Familiarity with current and older test equipment from Keysight (Agilent / HP), Rohde & Schwarz, Anritsu, Fluke, Chroma, California Instruments, Yokogawa and Tektronix a plus.
• Common sense research abilities.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Self-motivator and good team-player.
• Strong attention to details.

Measure of Performance

•  Technical knowledge and ability to calibrate (repair experience is a plus)
• Goal of 0% defects
• Meet or exceed assigned objectives
• Volume of items tested/calibrated
• Number of inventory items in repair status kept low.
• Productivity and performance of assigned duties
• Control, accuracy and timeliness of details as related to duties and responsibilities
• Interaction with fellow employees, supervisor, managers, subordinates, business guests, contractors, and customers.
• Attendance

Job Type

• Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift

Experience

• Calibration / Metrology: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorization

• United States (Required) Work

Location

• One location

Pay Frequency

Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
•  A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

About Axiom Test Equipment

Get Exactly What You Need. Rent - Buy - Repair - Trade-In

Established in 2005, Axiom Test Equipment strives to continually improve itself and offer the best value for its customers. We offer our customers several practical, efficient and cost effective solutions for their business or projects' test equipment needs. Whether you need to rent & buy test equipment, repair test equipment, sell or trade equipment, we are committed to providing superior customer service and high quality electronic test equipment.

At Axiom Test Equipment we provide several services. We rent electronic test and measurement equipment. We also sell test equipment. If you have a piece of malfunctioning or broken test equipment we also have an in-house repair lab. For anyone seeking a way to offload their surplus or obsolete equipment, we offer a trade-in program or we can buy the equipment from you.

We stock a comprehensive inventory of equipment and can use our extensive network to find you those hard to get items. We believe in getting equipment to you quickly and at a competitive price.

Contacts

Axiom Test Equipment

2610 Commerce Way 

Vista, CA  92081

Phone: (760) 806-6600

Web: www.axiomtest.com

E-mail: jsmith@axiomtest.com

Posted July 7, 2021