Calibration Technician Science & Engineering Technicians

The methods and theory of measurement in a scientific context, including internationally accepted units of measurement, practical realisation of these units, and interpretation of measurements.

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The national and international quality and safety standards and regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electronic equipment and its components, such as semiconductors and printed circuit boards.

The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

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The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk …

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

Elements that indicate or influence instrument performance. A first indication of the performance of the instrument is the accuracy or precision of the instrument, such as its response time, resolution, …

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

Correct and adjust the reliability of an electronic instrument by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is …

Make sure that the measurable factors which define the operation of a system correspond to the predetermined norms.

Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.

Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.

Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

Read and comprehend blueprints and electrical diagrams; understand technical instructions and engineering manuals for assembling electrical equipment; understand electricity theory and electronic components.

Measure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.

Observe machine operations and evaluate product quality thereby ensuring conformity to standards.

Operate and adjust measuring instruments such as theodolites and prisms, and other electronic distance-measuring tools.

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Test electronic units using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

Develop and upgrade preventive maintenance procedures for components, equipment or systems.

Tthe qualities and applications of electrical discharge, including voltage and electrodes.

The selection of software that aids in estimating, managing and scheduling industrial processes such as design, work flow and production improvement.

Assemble and maintain electronic components and electronic circuits.

Calibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment. Make the …

Develop testing protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists to enable a variety of analyses such as environmental, chemical, physical, thermal, structural, resistance or surface analyses on a wide range …

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Develop test procedures for instrument performance testing.

Calibrate and maintain electronic systems; execute preventive equipment maintenance tasks.

Set up, adjust, operate and maintain instrumentation systems. Process and analyse data, and present research results.

Provide user support and make recommendations for the use of existing or new electrical devices; assist and provide advice with regard to product maintenance, upgrades and troubleshooting.

Research equipment or required machine parts; compare sources, prices and delivery times.

Perform equipment validations and calibrations, along with methods and procedures for receiving incoming raw materials from suppliers.

Report on the instrument calibration measurements and results. A calibration report includes the objectives and approach of the test, descriptions of tested instruments or products, test procedures, and test results.