Calibration Technician/Engineer in Essex

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

This is a crucial role within the Teledyne-e2v RF Power Division. The role is to be part of the Equipment team to ensure that RF Power equipment is calibrated in line with production QA requirements and product specifications, and to minimise production downtime. This role will be responsible for supporting the RF power functions, production teams, and engineering support, providing independent assurance and governance. Effective communication skills will be critical to the success of this role, with the ability to apply knowledge and skill to ensure equipment downtime is kept to a minimum.

Our Calibration staff function with a proactive, self-motivated, boundaryless approach and are prepared to challenge the norm. Able to promote growth across the business, will enhance the reputation of the department through exceptional quality standards, behaviours and contribute towards reduction to equipment downtime and overall manufacturing costs.

Responsibilities

• Organisation and prioritisation of own workload.
• Always use good health and safety practices.
• Calibration of bespoke company test gears, RF measurement systems and proprietary equipment.
• Support the equipment build and maintenance teams.
• Identify opportunities for preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Suggest and collaborate with equipment improvements.
• Assist production engineers with technical support regarding equipment.
• Identify equipment requiring replacement and feedback to Line manager.
• Reduce external service contracts.
• A willingness to work overtime to support production output when necessary.
• Provide regular progress updates to their Line Manager.

Essentials

• BTEC/NVQ 3 in an engineering discipline or able to demonstrate experience in electrical, electronic and RF systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and diligence.
• Basic understanding of technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Able to work within deadlines and budgets.
• Basic understanding of metrological procedures, processes and guidelines.
• Understanding of RF systems (coaxial and waveguide), DC and pulsed high voltage, temperature, torque, AC/DC voltage/current/power measurement.

Desirables

• HNC in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

The above role profile is not meant to be an exhaustive list and duties within areas of responsibilities will be expected to change to meet the changing needs of our business. Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.