Job title: Repair and Calibration Technician
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £60,000.00
Location: Edison, NJ
Job published: 2025-09-23
Job ID: 46922
Contact name: Tom Barnes
Phone number: +441257268440
Contact email: tom.barnes@kensingtonconsulting.co.uk

Job Description

Job Title: Repair & Calibration Technician 
Location: New Jersey, USA
Salary: $60k

The Repair & Calibration Technician is responsible for repairing, calibrating, and adjusting a wide range of test and measurement equipment across electrical, flow, pressure, and temperature disciplines. This hands-on role is central to delivering high-quality results with quick turnaround times, both in-house and at customer locations when required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Repair and calibrate multi-parameter test and measurement equipment across diverse industries.

  • Perform on-site calibrations at customer locations, ensuring a professional and customer-focused service.

  • Diagnose faults to component level using circuit diagrams; perform precise soldering and fault-finding.

  • Locate and interpret technical specifications; generate accurate calibration records and detailed certificates.

  • Protect the integrity of reference standards and test equipment.

  • Meet turnaround and quality KPIs while maintaining strong throughput.

  • Accurately record results and job progress in the service system; provide timely updates to operations and administration teams.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of test techniques and the calibration/repair portfolio.

  • Maintain a tidy, well-ordered workspace in line with quality and safety standards.

Essential Competencies

  • Diploma in electrical technology (or similar) or equivalent practical experience.

  • Background in instrumentation, calibration, or electrical/electronic repair.

  • Demonstrated ability in component-level repair, circuit diagram interpretation, and high-quality soldering.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with accurate data entry and reporting skills.

  • Strong mathematical skills applicable to measurement and calibration.

  • Familiarity with quality systems/standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025 principles) is advantageous.

  • Professional, personable, and customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills.

  • Positive, adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines and performance goals.