Calibration & Preventive Maintenance Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Calibration & Preventive Maintenance Lead to oversee and coordinate calibration, preventive maintenance (PM), and equipment reliability activities within our manufacturing operations. This role is critical in ensuring production equipment and instrumentation remain compliant, reliable, and operating at peak performance to support quality, safety, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site calibration and preventive maintenance programs for manufacturing and support equipment.
• Develop, schedule, track, and ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance and calibration activities.
• Support installation, qualification, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and instrumentation.
• Maintain calibration standards and ensure compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Review maintenance trends and equipment performance metrics to identify opportunities for reliability improvements and downtime reduction.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, and Quality teams to investigate equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and manage external calibration and maintenance vendors as needed.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, calibration certificates, maintenance logs, and supporting documentation within applicable systems.
• Assist in the qualification and introduction of new equipment, tools, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and improve maintenance procedures, work instructions, and equipment standards.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities by providing equipment and maintenance documentation.
• Train and mentor technicians and other personnel on calibration and preventive maintenance best practices.
• Serve as an informal team lead and primary point of contact for calibration and PM-related activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in manufacturing support, equipment maintenance, calibration, or related technical field.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS) and maintaining technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and equipment reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting preventive maintenance and calibration activities in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or regulated production environment.
• Familiarity with calibration standards and metrology practices.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating vendors, or providing technical direction to a team.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least November 18, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $33.50 - $52.34/hr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing