Sr Calibration Technician I - Onsite

Starkey is hiring a Sr. Calibration Technician I at its global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. If you have 5+ years of experience in medical device, with calibration, excellent organization skills and want to be a part of a company that improves peoples lives with better hearing, this may be the position for you. In this role you will be responsible for calibration and troubleshooting of medical device test equipment. Service and calibrate equipment sent in for service or on site as needed. Updating and maintaining calibration retention programs to track and maintain calibration records in compliance with FDA regulations and ISO 13485. Hours: 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday with some flexibility. Excellent benefits, 401k package, and 4 weeks of PT0. Apply today!

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

• Calibration & Maintenance: Conduct routine calibration, inspection, testing, and maintenance of various instruments and equipment (e.g., mechanical, electrical, pneumatic) to ensure they meet accuracy and precision requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all calibration activities comply with relevant regulations, such as FDA (21 CFR Part 820) and industry standards like ISO 13485, which are critical for medical devices.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, detailed records of all calibration activities, including data, equipment history, and maintenance logs, for auditing and compliance purposes.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve malfunctions in measurement equipment, performing necessary adjustments or repairs to restore functionality and accuracy.
• Equipment & Standards Management: Manage and maintain calibration standards and reference equipment, ensuring they are up-to-date and performing within acceptable tolerances.
• Coordination & Communication: Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., manufacturing, quality) and potentially external vendors to schedule calibration activities and minimize equipment downtime.
• Procedure Development: Assist in developing and updating calibration procedures and work instructions to improve efficiency and maintain consistency.
• Safety & Quality: Implement and follow safe work practices in the lab and production areas, and support company initiatives related to Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Education
  
  
  
  • High-school degree required.
  • At least 2 years of electronic college or trade school or equivalent experience required.
  
  
  
  
• Experience
  
  
  
  • 5+ years of experience in a related technical position with troubleshooting down to the component level preferred.
  • Prior knowledge on calibration procedures and processes a must.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of detailed electromechanical specifications, instructions, symbols, drawings and be able to identify components.

Competencies

• Basic math skills required
• Excellent organization skills
• Basic computer, networking experience required
• Good manual dexterity required.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read, write and understanding English is required.
• Ability to read schematics required.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Good attention to detail required.
• Good troubleshooting skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (occasionally) required.

WORK CONTEXT

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

Equipment Operation

• Standard office equipment

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target rate for this position is between $26.65/hr. to $36.35/hr. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:
The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, hearing aid benefits, paid time off, paid sick time, and paid holidays.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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