Calibration Specialist Jobs
Calibration Specialist jobs are open across aerospace, manufacturing, medical devices, and defense, covering specializations in dimensional, electrical, and mechanical calibration, from entry-level technician to senior specialist and lab supervisor. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Tablet Coating & OSD Equipment
- O’Hara Technologies Inc. | Savannah, Georgia | Full-time | Up to 80% travel throughout the USA
- Targeting candidates in the following areas : Residence in NC, SC, or GA
O’Hara Technologies designs and manufactures patented solid-dosage processing equipment, including continuous and batch tablet coaters, tray drying ovens, and lab-scale fluid beds. Our customers in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and confectionery manufacturing run it in cGMP environments where precision and traceability are non-negotiable. Our field service team is how customers experience O’Hara after the sale.
What you’ll do
- Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic and electromechanical instrumentation, working with minimal supervision
- Interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics for the devices you service
- Deliver on-site start up, commissioning, SAT and IQ/OQ support and train customer teams on O’Hara equipment
- Diagnose faults and take corrective action, including replacing defective components and reprogramming control systems
- Make minor PLC programming changes and download revised programs on site
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, changeovers, setups, and adjustments to meet customer production needs
- Maintain our master calibration equipment: master list, calibration dates, repairs, service records, and upgrades
- Perform calibrations to approved procedures using in-house master equipment, with complete records and documented deficiencies and corrective actions
- Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical tasks, including equipment disassembly, reassembly, adjustment, alignment, and component replacement
- Electrical Installation and Integration competency / panel wiring experience
- HVAC experience is an asset
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, …etc.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and supervisor instructions
What you bring
- 6+ years of experience servicing Oral Solid Dosage equipment, ideally automated tablet coaters or similarly complex processing equipment
- Hands-on skill with mechanical fluidics (spray systems, pumps, air handling) and PLC control loop tuning
- Experience calibrating instrumentation in a cGMP environment, with solid documentation habits
- Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics
- Technical diploma or certification in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation technology (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule on the road
- Willingness to travel up to 80% throughout the USA
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Assets
- Experience with FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ execution
- Experience with HMIs, VFDs, and PLC platforms common in pharma equipment
- Residence in NC, SC, or GA
Why O’Hara
- Work on specialized, patented equipment that customers depend on
- Direct access to the engineers who designed and built it
- Real ownership of customer relationships and calibration standards
- A role where your field experience shapes the next generation of machines
Compensation
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Our hiring process
- Apply: Submit your application on LinkedIn. You’ll hear from us within 5 business days.
- Screening call (30 min): A quick call to cover your background, travel availability, and expectations.
- Interview with the hiring manager (60 min): A technical conversation about your equipment and calibration experience.
- Decision: You’ll hear from us within 1 week of your final interview.
Application Question(s):
- This role involves up to 80% travel across the USA, including overnight and multi-day site visits. Are you willing and able to meet this travel requirement?
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have servicing Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) processing equipment, such as tablet coaters, fluid beds, granulators or dryers?
- Have you calibrated instruments (temperature, pressure, airflow and similar) in a cGMP-regulated environment, including recording as-found/as-left results and documenting deviations?
- Do you currently live in any of the following states : North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia?
- Can you make guided and basic PLC program changes and download revised programs on site (for example, Allen-Bradley or Siemens)?
Work Location: On the road
Tablet Coating & OSD Equipment
- O’Hara Technologies Inc. | Savannah, Georgia | Full-time | Up to 80% travel throughout the USA
- Targeting candidates in the following areas : Residence in NC, SC, or GA
O’Hara Technologies designs and manufactures patented solid-dosage processing equipment, including continuous and batch tablet coaters, tray drying ovens, and lab-scale fluid beds. Our customers in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and confectionery manufacturing run it in cGMP environments where precision and traceability are non-negotiable. Our field service team is how customers experience O’Hara after the sale.
What you’ll do
- Calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic and electromechanical instrumentation, working with minimal supervision
- Interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics for the devices you service
- Deliver on-site start up, commissioning, SAT and IQ/OQ support and train customer teams on O’Hara equipment
- Diagnose faults and take corrective action, including replacing defective components and reprogramming control systems
- Make minor PLC programming changes and download revised programs on site
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, changeovers, setups, and adjustments to meet customer production needs
- Maintain our master calibration equipment: master list, calibration dates, repairs, service records, and upgrades
- Perform calibrations to approved procedures using in-house master equipment, with complete records and documented deficiencies and corrective actions
- Demonstrated ability to perform mechanical tasks, including equipment disassembly, reassembly, adjustment, alignment, and component replacement
- Electrical Installation and Integration competency / panel wiring experience
- HVAC experience is an asset
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, …etc.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and supervisor instructions
What you bring
- 6+ years of experience servicing Oral Solid Dosage equipment, ideally automated tablet coaters or similarly complex processing equipment
- Hands-on skill with mechanical fluidics (spray systems, pumps, air handling) and PLC control loop tuning
- Experience calibrating instrumentation in a cGMP environment, with solid documentation habits
- Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics
- Technical diploma or certification in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation technology (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule on the road
- Willingness to travel up to 80% throughout the USA
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Assets
- Experience with FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ execution
- Experience with HMIs, VFDs, and PLC platforms common in pharma equipment
- Residence in NC, SC, or GA
Why O’Hara
- Work on specialized, patented equipment that customers depend on
- Direct access to the engineers who designed and built it
- Real ownership of customer relationships and calibration standards
- A role where your field experience shapes the next generation of machines
Compensation
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Our hiring process
- Apply: Submit your application on LinkedIn. You’ll hear from us within 5 business days.
- Screening call (30 min): A quick call to cover your background, travel availability, and expectations.
- Interview with the hiring manager (60 min): A technical conversation about your equipment and calibration experience.
- Decision: You’ll hear from us within 1 week of your final interview.
Application Question(s):
- This role involves up to 80% travel across the USA, including overnight and multi-day site visits. Are you willing and able to meet this travel requirement?
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have servicing Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) processing equipment, such as tablet coaters, fluid beds, granulators or dryers?
- Have you calibrated instruments (temperature, pressure, airflow and similar) in a cGMP-regulated environment, including recording as-found/as-left results and documenting deviations?
- Do you currently live in any of the following states : North Carolina, South Carolina or Georgia?
- Can you make guided and basic PLC program changes and download revised programs on site (for example, Allen-Bradley or Siemens)?
Work Location: On the road
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in calibration specialist jobs.
- Experience calibrating instruments to NIST-traceable standards in a lab or field environment
- Proficiency with calibration management software and documentation systems
- Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 or ANSI Z540 quality standards
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, metrology, or instrumentation
- Ability to calculate and document measurement uncertainty
- Physical ability to handle precision instruments and work in controlled-environment labs
Tips for Your Calibration Specialist Job Search
Lead your resume with standards you've worked to
Hiring managers scan for specific standards like ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI Z540, or NIST traceability. List the standards you've calibrated to by name in your resume summary and work history, not just in a skills list buried at the bottom.
List every measurement instrument you've calibrated
Job postings for calibration specialists are instrument-specific. Call out multimeters, oscilloscopes, torque wrenches, CMMs, pressure gauges, or any other equipment by name. Recruiters search for exact instrument types, so a generic 'calibration equipment' line won't surface your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists calibration specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your calibration scope
Filter openings by discipline: electrical, mechanical, dimensional, or RF. Applying to roles outside your calibration scope wastes time and lowers your callback rate. Read the equipment list in every posting before applying to confirm you have hands-on experience with what they actually use.
Prepare a bench exercise answer for interviews
Many calibration specialist interviews include a practical scenario or bench exercise where you walk through your process for a specific instrument. Practice explaining how you document out-of-tolerance conditions, determine measurement uncertainty, and decide whether to adjust or flag for repair.
Negotiate using your certification tier
If you hold a metrology certification like ASQ CMQ, NCSL, or a DoD-recognized credential, name it explicitly in salary conversations. Certified specialists command a clear premium over uncertified candidates doing identical bench work, and most hiring managers expect this distinction.
Calibration Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most calibration specialists?
The companies hiring the most calibration specialists right now include VBB, Elanco, and Hytorc, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Kansas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, medical device manufacturers, and aerospace firms consistently make up the largest share of postings.
How many calibration specialist jobs are remote?
About 100% of calibration specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most calibration work requires physical access to instruments and controlled lab environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are calibration documentation, quality system auditing, and metrology software support roles.
How do you become a calibration specialist?
Start with an associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, instrumentation, or metrology, then seek entry-level technician roles that give you hands-on bench time with measurement equipment. Build familiarity with NIST-traceable standards and calibration management software on the job. Earning a recognized metrology certification, such as one from ASQ or NCSL, strengthens your profile for higher-level specialist roles.
Can I get hired as a calibration specialist with little experience?
Yes, employers in manufacturing and defense regularly hire entry-level calibration technicians and train them on specific instruments and standards. Highlight any lab coursework, electronics repair experience, or quality inspection work on your resume. A strong foundation in measurement principles and attention to detail matters more to many hiring managers than years of direct calibration bench time.
What does the calibration specialist interview process look like?
Most calibration specialist interviews start with a phone or video screen covering your background with specific instruments and standards. A technical interview follows, where you may be asked to walk through your process for calibrating a particular device, handling out-of-tolerance results, or maintaining traceability records. Some employers add a practical bench assessment or a documentation exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to calibration specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to calibration specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your instrument experience and certifications, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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