Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Calibration Technician
Job Description
Manage the full calibration lifecycle for test and measurement equipment in accordance with internal calibration procedures and quality requirements. Coordinate with approved external calibration vendors to send equipment out for calibration and receive it back on schedule. Ensure calibration records, certificates, and labels are complete, accurate, and traceable prior to equipment release for use. Proactively monitor upcoming and overdue calibrations and communicate risks to test schedules. Work with engineering to understand the potential effects when instruments are returned Out Of Tolerance and ensure equipment is properly controlled and removed from service when required. Ensure compliance with internal work instructions and quality system requirements related to measuring and test equipment. Support internal and external audits by providing calibration records, equipment status, and process explanations. Maintain documentation and work instructions related to instrumentation handling and calibration workflows. Work closely with test engineers, validation engineers, and technicians to support test setup and instrumentation needs. Provide guidance on proper handling, storage, and basic use of test equipment. Assist with basic functional checks or verification testing as defined by procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full calibration lifecycle for test and measurement equipment.
- Coordinate with external calibration vendors for equipment calibration.
- Ensure calibration records, certificates, and labels are accurate and traceable.
- Monitor upcoming and overdue calibrations and communicate risks.
- Collaborate with engineering on equipment returned Out Of Tolerance.
- Ensure compliance with internal work instructions and quality system requirements.
- Support audits by providing calibration records and process explanations.
- Maintain documentation and work instructions for instrumentation handling.
- Support test setup and instrumentation needs with engineers and technicians.
- Guide proper handling, storage, and basic use of test equipment.
- Assist with basic functional checks or verification testing.
Essential Skills
- Instrumentation
- Calibration
- Test equipment management
- Coordination with external vendors
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical training in engineering technology, instrumentation, or electronics.
- Experience managing measurement or test equipment in a lab, test, manufacturing, or validation environment.
- Familiarity with calibration concepts and traceability.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working with databases, spreadsheets, and basic workflow tools such as Excel and SAP.
Work Environment
This role is set in an industrial environment where engineers, fabricate, build, and test paving equipment across three lines. The test engineering team consists of approximately four members.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.