Calibration Technologists & Technicians

equipment measurement device direction of engineering staff specification characteristic of products knowledge of measurement science functioning of facilities analyze project data detailed work plan repair precision device
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What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
  • 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.

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Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Computer aided design CAD software

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  • Bentley MicroStation Hot Technology

Operating system software

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Development environment software

  • National Instruments LabVIEW

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