Calibration Technologist
- Ideal for those passionate about precision and measurement science.
- Ensure accuracy in devices, impacting industries from healthcare to aerospace.
- Unique role blending physics, chemistry, and electronics for device calibration.
💰 Earn $55K-$75K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
- Attend conferences, workshops, or other training sessions to learn about new tools or methods.
- Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
- Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
- Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Operations Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Quality Control Analysis
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Accomplishing things
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