Datasheet Writer - Calibration + Metrology

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here’s what Transcat has to offer— 

• Work that matters!
• The ability to work from home- This is a remote position, where candidate needs to have proximity to one of our 45 Transcat locations.
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together!
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation with a target range of: $75,000 - $92,000
• Great benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement (with a company match), stock purchase plan, and MORE!

A Datasheet Writer (DW) collects, develops, composes, and edits technical material for creating calibration datasheets and associated reports. In addition, the DW will have the ability to calibrate test equipment in at least three measurement disciplines (temperature + humidity, dimensional + mechanical, pressure, time + frequency, radio frequency, and electrical) – with advance experience in at least one discipline.

Responsibilities

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Obtain, research, and collect source documents for developing and producing calibration datasheets for technicians to perform calibrations. This includes technical manuals such as, but not limited to: U.S. Air Force 33K procedures, U.S. Navy Navair calibration procedures, U.S. Army Technical Bulletin calibration procedures, International Standards Organization or American National Standards methodologies, and equipment manufacturer publications.
• Using approved procedures, produce calibration datasheets of a general nature and customer specific datasheets.
• Review and approve pending datasheets produced by other members of the Datasheet Team.
• Revise rejected datasheets until they are correct and approved.
• Interface with technicians, lab managers, and other members of the Datasheet Team as required to research calibration procedures.
• Interview technicians and/or related personnel and read journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with calibration procedural methods.
• Organize and maintain internal library of equipment manufacturer manuals, specifications and procedures.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format and content.
• Must be able to explain calibration issues and processes to customers when needed
• Coordinate and manage daily workloads (datasheets and calibrations) with little or no direction from management
• Identify and utilize appropriate measurement techniques
• Clear comprehension of test equipment specifications and ability to create uncertainty budgets
• Other duties may be assigned

Primary Objectives:

• Create, update, analyze and approve calibration datasheets in a timely fashion to meet customer requirements
• Assist, train and develop fellow DWs
• Perform calibrations while analyzing calibration processes and associated uncertainties
• Develop and implement process improvements

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experienced in at least three measurement disciplines with advanced understanding of at least one discipline
• Familiarity with complex instrumentation, tools and test equipment
• Must be able to work with and understand new test equipment technologies and associated concepts
• Advanced proficiency with business software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Candidates with experience in PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory), TMDE (Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment) calibration laboratories or equivalent is highly desired
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) certification and/or statistical background is a plus

Education and Experience:

• A diploma from a technical, military or trade school and/or an associate’s or higher degree in engineering, electronics, or related technical field with 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle tools and equipment
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.