RF Calibration Engineer

Hays
Stevenage
1 month ago
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Your new company

Are you an experienced RF Calibration Engineer seeking a new challenge?

Our client is the world leader in calibration services, providing a comprehensive range of measurement, repair, and asset management solutions across various industries. A long-established company with over 5,000 employees in more than 30 countries, boasting a 20% growth rate.

Your new role

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior RF Calibration Engineer for this role based in Stevenage. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for performing various calibrations, both ISO9001/17025 accredited, in line with Company Procedures, UKAS regulations, and recognised standards. You will calibrate measuring instruments to traceable and accredited standards.

What will you be responsible for:

  1. Perform calibration of customer equipment using approved procedures and good metrology practice.
  2. Ensure all certificates and records are completed accurately.
  3. Participate in UKAS and accreditation audits.
  4. Handling technical enquiries and liaising with clients where necessary.
  5. Produce, develop and audit automated and manual calibration procedures for use within the Laboratory for customer calibration.
  6. Develop measurement uncertainty budgets for customer calibrations.
  7. Provide technical support and mentoring to colleagues on request in line with capability.
  8. Guides/Supports/Supervises junior team members; may assist in their formal orientation and training.

What you'll need to succeed

  1. Proven experience as an RF Calibration Engineer.
  2. Experience in inspection or calibration within the manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive sectors.
  3. Ideally, a technical qualification such as a degree, HND, or HNC.
  4. Strong understanding of calibration practices and theories.
  5. Excellent knowledge of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
  6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What you'll get in return

  1. Competitive salary – Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience.
  2. Continuous development and training opportunities.
  3. 25 days of holiday with the option to buy/sell additional days.
  4. Flexible working arrangements.
  5. Access to the Company benefits, EAP & Medical Health Cash Plan.
  6. Discounts on gym memberships & Cycle-to-work scheme.
  7. Pension and Life Assurance Scheme.

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