
Calibration Engineer I
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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
At ThermoFisher Scientific, as a Calibration Engineer I within our European Calibration Services (ECS) team which is based in our calibration laboratory in Bleiswijk, you will be responsible for calibration of service tools (temperature verification equipment and digital multimeters) according to the ISO/IEC 17025 norm.
This role combines hands-on calibration work, administration tasks, logistics and internal customer support. Accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality are essential.
A Day in the laboratory as a Calibration Engineer I, you will:
· Perform calibration of service tools in accordance with approved SOPs and work instructions.
· Perform all calibration activities impartially and confidentially in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
· Communicate with internal customers.
· Arrange logistics of calibrated tools.
· Maintain calibration records (certificates, labelling, database etc)
· In cooperation with a Calibration Engineer II, discuss unscheduled calibration and repair requests and upcoming workload.
· Work closely together with other team members, flag issues and take part in resolving.
· Take part in handling of internal customer requests and/or complaints.
· Take part in internal and external audits to maintain the laboratory's ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
· Perform other related duties as required.
Keys to Success
You combine technical knowledge with precision, accountability, and a strong customer-service mindset. After a successfully completed training, you are comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with other team members.
Education
· Technical qualification in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical discipline at MBO level is preferred.
Experience
· Technical experience in testing and measurement, calibration, or related role is preferred.
· Experience working within a quality-controlled environment is an advantage.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform precise, consistent, and reproducible work.
· Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to prioritize work effectively and determine appropriate next steps.
· Administrative skills with a focus on accuracy.
· Customer-focused approach.
· Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and demonstrate accountability.
· Work effectively as part of a team.
· Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
· Proficiency of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
· Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch.
Working Conditions
· This position is based in the European Calibration Services laboratory at Kwartsweg 38, Bleiswijk, The Netherlands.
· The role requires standing for extended periods while performing laboratory activities.
· Full time position(40-hours)
· This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.
Core Responsibilities
The Calibration Engineer I is responsible for performing precise calibration of service tools in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards and approved SOPs. The role also involves managing calibration records, coordinating logistics, and providing support to internal customers.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a technical qualification in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics at the MBO level. Experience in testing, measurement, or calibration within a quality-controlled environment is preferred.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 10,001+ employees
About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.