Career Overview
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
Alternate Job Titles
- Calibration Coordinator
- Calibration Engineer
- Calibration Specialist
- Calibration Technician
- Calibration Technologist
- Certified Calibration Technician
- Diagnostic Technician (Diagnostic Tech)
- Electromechanical Equipment Tester
- Electronic Instrument Testing Technician
- Electronics Calibration Technician
- Electronics Technician
- Equipment Technician
- Field Service Technician
- Hydrometer Calibrator
- Instrument Technician
Work Style
People who excel in this career typically demonstrate:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Integrity
Technology You'll Use
Popular Technologies & Software
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bentley MicroStation
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Linux
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Salary & Job Market
| Salary Percentile | Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level (10th percentile) | $44,730 |
| Median | $65,040 |
| Top Earners (90th percentile) | $105,440 |
Workers Employed Nationally: 15,320
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Occupational data sourced from the O*NET OnLine database, developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024.