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Mentor Technical Group

Maintains compliant facilities for life science firms

Instrumentation/Calibration Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Associate's
Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & Test

About the job

Requirements
  • Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology and/or Electronics.
  • Five to nine years of hands-on experience as an Instrumentation/Calibration Technician, including at least five years in a regulated environment.
  • Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
  • Solid writing and documentation skills.
  • Knowledge of chemical processes and equipment.
  • Computer skills using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Unit conversions and mathematical reasoning.
  • Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to understand technical drawings.
  • Ability to work extended hours and 12-hour shifts.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, test, calibrate, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot standard electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic measuring and recording instruments and equipment used in manufacturing processes to ensure conformance to calibration standards.
  • Execute work orders for plant instruments, devices, and systems, ensuring they are safe and operating accurately in accordance with company standards and current good manufacturing practices.
  • Perform planned and unplanned maintenance and repair on electronic equipment, process control systems, and safety systems.
  • Consult manufacturers’ manuals, circuit diagrams, and blueprints to determine test and maintenance procedures for instruments measuring or controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition, and other manufacturing and processing variables.
  • Repair and adjust system components, including sensors, transmitters, and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts.
  • Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturers’ specifications.
  • Follow the classification and prioritization system for completing work orders and adhere to good documentation practices.
  • Locate, diagnose, and report problems in instrumentation equipment and systems.
  • Record and communicate detailed instrument calibration information and usage procedures to supervisors or peers.

About the company

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Mentor Technical Group

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Mentor Technical Group supplies engineering and technical services to life science companies that need reliable, compliant facilities. Its specialists check the accuracy of manufacturing instruments and support the systems used to run regulated operations, linking practical work with the records clients need for quality oversight. The company also advises on environmental and workplace safety programs and helps clients improve how their facilities operate. Manufacturers engage Mentor for technical consulting and outsourced support, drawing on specialist teams for individual projects or continuing service needs. Founded in 2000, Mentor Technical Group is headquartered in Caguas, Puerto Rico.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • Retirement eligibility arrives early: Mentor advertises access to its 401(k) plan after three months.
  • Staff development has a named program: Mentor advertises additional training and certifications alongside its Employee Development Program.
  • Client work extends across equipment lifecycles: Mentor's asset programs cover commissioning, ongoing maintenance and eventual decommissioning.

What critics are saying

  • Field service entails exposure: Mentor's Oregon engineer posting warns of fumes, electrical shock and confined spaces.
  • Schedules change at short notice: Mentor's Carolina HVAC opening requires after-hours, weekend and holiday availability.
  • Entry requires specialist study: Mentor's Carlsbad calibration technician opening specifies an instrumentation engineering associate degree.

What makes Mentor Technical Group unique

  • Delivery uses its own staff: Mentor says it self-performs technical services while managing a specialist supplier network.
  • Supplier diversity includes a formal program: Mentor lists NMSDC Corporate Plus among its memberships and certifications.
  • Pipettes have specialist testing options: Mentor lists both photometric and gravimetric systems in its metrology laboratories.

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