Senior Technician Support, Calibration

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all scheduled internal calibrations performed within the Calibration Lab environment per approved instructions
• Coordinate external calibrations through approved manufacturers or third‑party vendors.
• Manage external calibration flow with Comtech’s current local vendor, including weekly Thursday pick‑up/delivery logistics from the Receiving area.
• Coordinate repairs for equipment requiring service outside normal calibration scope.
• Utilize OEM repair centers or approved third‑party providers.
• Manage activities under existing Repair Service Agreement with vendors.
• Maintain the Calibration Lab’s equipment asset program, including logbook oversight and electronic record updates.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of asset numbers, serial numbers, model numbers, manufacturer, location, calibration intervals, and history records per calibration procedure requirements
• Coordinate CAPEX equipment actions with Accounting.
• Maintain accurate location tracking for all equipment and update Fluke/Metrak records accordingly.
• Coordinate acquisition, return, and tracking of rental equipment.
• Manage stored rental and Intelsat boxes located in the Mezzanine.
• Generate and send monthly Calibration Due Notices, covering equipment due in the upcoming two months.
• Support the recall system by notifying area managers of due or past‑due items, arranging retrieval, and ensuring equipment is not used out‑of‑tolerance per procedural requirements
• Maintain all calibration‑related documentation in the Calibration Lab and in Fluke/Metrak, including certificates, history records, repair documentation, and calibration status labels.
• Ensure compliance with internal documentation control procedures.
• Maintain and file controlled documents
• Follow environmental and procedural requirements for performing calibrations as defined in approved calibration instructions (manufacturer, internal, or lab‑developed).
• Use appropriate standards, environmental controls, and data‑recording methods.
• Ensure equipment is properly labeled with certification labels, void seals, and limited‑use labels where required

Requirements

• Prior experience in calibration laboratories or metrology environments.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment, RF instruments, and measurement standards.
• Ability to learn and adhere to Comtech Satellite Network Technologies procedures and quality systems.

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of calibration processes, measurement science, traceability, and use of M&TE standards.
• Ability to follow highly detailed calibration instructions and quality procedures. Experience with calibration databases such as Fluke/Metrak .
• Strong organizational skills for managing asset inventories, due dates, and workflow.
• Ability to coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of production, engineering, and QA environments.

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