Job Summary:
The Sensor Calibration Technician is responsible for calibrating, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting temperature, humidity (RH), and pressure sensors and instruments used in industrial, laboratory, and process environments. The role ensures measurement accuracy, compliance with calibration standards, and proper functioning of critical monitoring systems across industrial and technical applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform calibration of temperature, humidity (RH), and pressure sensors and instruments.
- Operate calibration equipment such as dry block calibrators, pressure pumps, humidity chambers, and data loggers.
- Verify accuracy of instruments against certified reference standards.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and functional testing of sensors and transmitters.
- Troubleshoot faulty sensors and identify measurement deviations.
- Maintain calibration certificates, logs, and traceability records.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and other quality standards.
- Support onsite and laboratory calibration activities depending on project requirements.
- Assist in installation and commissioning of new instrumentation systems.
- Perform uncertainty analysis and documentation for calibration reports.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of calibration standards and tools.
- Coordinate with QA/QC teams and engineering departments for technical support.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of instrumentation and sensor technology
- Knowledge of calibration principles and measurement standards
- Experience with temperature, humidity, and pressure calibration tools
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in measurements
- Ability to read technical manuals and calibration procedures
- Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation
- Understanding of ISO calibration standards (preferred)
Qualification Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Applied Physics (Calibration/Metrology focus)
- Experience in calibration or instrumentation maintenance preferred.
Common Equipment Handled
- Temperature Sensors (RTDs, Thermocouples)
- Humidity Sensors / Hygrometers
- Pressure Transmitters & Gauges
- Data Loggers
- Calibration Baths & Dry Block Calibrators
- Pressure Pumps & Manifolds
- Environmental Monitoring Systems