Calibration Technician

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

 With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY: (Role summary):

Responsible for performing calibration of electronic and mechanical (production) equipment while following established procedures and working under general supervision.

Follow through with requests for service, troubleshoot and repair faults in equipment, construct electro-mechanical devices and service electronic equipment. Upkeep with regularly scheduled PMs, training, and maintenance logs. Must be comfortable with High Voltage maintenance. Ability to work without established procedures, drawings, and/or schematics.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR: (Responsibilities):

• Calibrates inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines – Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specifications.
• Maintains secondary and/or working calibration standards.
• Performs basic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment.
• Collects, compiles, measures, summarizes, and records data gathered during calibration.
• Identifies out-of-tolerance conditions and performs corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
• Identifies and corrects measurement errors, as applicable.
• Prepares calibration reports and certificates.
• Adapts existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurement tasks for which they are not principally used.
• Trains subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures.
• Interacts with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE: (Minimum requirements):

1. A. degree in appropriate technology OR five (5) years related work experience and training.
2. Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions.
3. Must possess good written and oral, communication skills.
4. Basic ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment.
5. Intermediate computer skills .
6. Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel.
7. Must have very good interpersonal and customer service skills.
8. Strong attention to details.
9. Must be self-motivated, work as a team player, and able to follow written procedures.
10. This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

 WHAT WE OFFER:

Salary Range – $26 - $39

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.