Calibration Technician

At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 associates we innovate fearlessly champion progress and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us

This role is part of Alcons Engineering function a team focused on improving quality processes products packaging and materials across our business to help deliver brilliant outcomes. The Associate Instrumentation & Calibration Technical Support (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is primarily responsible for installing calibrating testing and repairing instruments to ensure quality standards and support custom instrument design.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively
• Install calibrate test and repair instruments and technologies that monitor environmental conditions within a manufacturing facility
• Inspect and test the operation of instruments and devices such as oscilloscopes calipers pressure gauges and temperature controllers to diagnose faults
• Install and maintain control and measurement instruments on plant equipment
• Test and measure heat light voltage amperage weight vacuum magnetic resistance or various content measurements to ensure conformance with quality standards and controls
• Work with engineers to design and build custom instrument and control devices where required
• Follow procedures with some decision-making authority requiring job-related training attention to detail and reliability
• Adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) maintaining accurate and complete documentation ensuring rigorous quality control and completing all required training
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization

We are searching for a detail-orientated calibration technician to join our calibration this role you will be responsible for calibrations and basic repairs on highly specialized equipment. You will also be responsible for complete and accurate documentation of calibration activities identifying faulty equipment and suggesting upgrades when necessary.

To be successful as a calibration technician you should have a good eye for detail excellent hand-eye coordination and above-average troubleshooting skills. Ultimately a top-class calibration technician will work quickly and methodically to ensure equipment is safe for operation and calibrated to industry standards.

Calibration Technician Responsibilities:

• Calibrating equipment to industry standards: Assure that equipment is calibrated and maintained according to ISO government and safety regulations.
• Performing routine equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshooting equipment failures.
• Create maintain and execute calibration procedures for various instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain calibration and repair schedules and monitor average lead-time.
• Coordinate calibration with external calibration vendors for instruments that can not be calibrated internally.
• Must work well in a team environment and must demonstrate excellent communication skills in the interaction with customers.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and conscientiousness related to the quality of work.
• Self-directed and highly motivated.
• Good understanding of basic electrical and optical concepts
• Conducting equipment repairs.
• Responding to client queries.
• Suggesting equipment upgrades.
• Maintaining calibration equipment and supplies.
• Completing documentation related to calibrations.
• Resolve calibration issues with accuracy of measurement and compliance with specifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience
• Location: Onsite Johns Creek GA
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm
• Travel Requirements: 0 10%
• Relocation Assistance: Not Available
• Sponsorship Available: Not Available

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Relevant industry certification or formal training in Metrology such as the Precision Measurement Equipment Course (PMEL) or TMDE gained through the military is highly desirable and/or preferably in a technical discipline specific to calibration and instrumentation.
• Detailed experience with quality management systems (ISO-17025 ISO-9001 etc) highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to stand crouch and kneel for extended periods.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Competency with calibration software and databases.
• Capable of lifting (40 pounds).

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more!

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.