
Calibration Technician
Type
Full time
Category
Quality
Location
Job reference
Req-43419
Posted for
13 days ago
Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Through breakthrough technologies, world-class evidence and partnerships with clinicians and healthcare stakeholders, our employees are inspired by our patient-focused culture to deliver life-changing innovations to those who need them most.
We recently announced plans to expand in Spain by building a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Moncada, Valencia. When it becomes operational in 2026, the plant will manufacture Edwards' surgical and transcatheter heart valve replacement technologies and will join a global network of more than 16,000 talented team members and five other production plants. Our new facility in Moncada will welcome up to 1,500 dedicated team members by 2029 across manufacturing, engineering, and several other professional career paths. Hiring for professional positions has started and will continue through the winter and early spring, with specialized training for manufacturing hires beginning in the fall of 2025.
How You Will Make an Impact:
Perform routine and special calibration of all equipment/test and instruments measurement included in the calibration system to effectively meet the requirements and specifications in the General Calibration Procedure.
Plan and perform routine calibration of equipment and ensure all calibration documentation are entered into system and in compliance, including the review of calibration, Preventive Maintenance (PM) and First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
Register new equipment and maintain all equipment metrology (calibration and preventive maintenance) in computerized maintenance management (CMM) system
Coordinate with service providers and custodians for Calibration, First Article Inspection (FAI) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities, including getting quote, obtaining supervisor approval, initiating purchase order, and coordinating services while ensuring activities are completed
Ensure all inducted equipment are calibrated, verify calibration report meets the quality requirements, and escalate any discrepancies
May participate in the development and implementation of calibrations processes and procedures, including identifying opportunities for modification and making recommendations
Monitor the effective implementation of non-conformities OOT
Provide coaching and guidance to technicians; Act as CMM (e.g. Maximo) advanced user and provide training and technical expertise to all other users
Participate in investigations of non-conformities in different systems
Other incidental duties
What You Will Need (Required):
H.S. Diploma or equivalent
Completed technical/vocational school program from a recognized institution in electric, mechanical, electronics, and/or mechatronics, including internship
3+ years experience in measurement and calibration of equipment/instruments
Able to read and comprehend and speak English
What Else We Look For (Preferred):
Good communication skills
Good computer skills, including MS Office and advanced proficiency in Maximo
Advanced knowledge of calibration procedures and diagnostics of manufacturing equipment
In-house training on specialty equipment operations
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing and Good Documentation Practices supporting a medical device environment
Strict attention to detail
Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision, including inter-departmental teams and with other departments
Ability to provide feedback in a professional, direct, and tactful manner
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Job reference
Req-43419
Type
Full time
Category
Quality
Location
Posted for
13 days ago
