Southwest Research Institute is hiring a Principal Quality Technician – Staff Quality Technician in San Antonio, TX!

The Institute Calibration Laboratory is a section of the Institute Quality Systems department. We are supporting Institute R&D divisions, service departments, and commercial clients. The mission of the Institute Calibration Laboratory is to provide quality calibration and repair services of measure.

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a great company, apply today!

Southwest Research Institute Offers:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Retirement Program
• Personal Days Off & Paid Holidays 

Job Responsibilities:

• Calibrate and adjust M&TE in one or more of the following disciplines - pressure, vacuum, flow, dimensional, torque, mass, temperature, humidity, electrical and frequency measurements to ensure compliance with published specifications.
• Calibrate and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory working standards and equipment.
• Provide leadership and training to lower-level technical staff.
• Participate in inter-laboratory comparisons, round robins and proficiency testing.
• Participate in both internal and external audits.
• Perform "in-place" calibrations at locations within the Institute campus.
• Collect, compile, summarize, record, and analyze data gathered during calibration to identify out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action.
• Complete documentation to support laboratory accreditation and traceability as required.
• Provide assistance regarding metrology issues to scientific and engineering staff.
• Assist in both internal and external audits.
• Perform "in-place" calibrations at locations within the Institute campus.
• Perform laboratory housekeeping and administration.

Job Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Course work in metrology, electronics, physics, mathematics, or engineering is preferred. Related military experience highly desired.
• Knowledge of mechanics, physics, electronics, general metrology, calibration systems, applied math/statistics is required.
• 10-20 years: Calibration of mechanical, dimensional, thermodynamics, electrical, or frequency test equipment.
• 10-20 years: Maintenance of mechanical or electronic systems.
• 10-20 years: Training/certificates in metrology/calibration by military, state, national or accreditation body programs.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

For immediate consideration, apply today!