Calibration & Preventive Maintenance Lead
Agilent Technologies
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Bonus
- Stock
- Health Insurance
Company overview
Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets, delivering innovative solutions that advance scientific discovery and improve quality of life. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from Hewlett-Packard, the company has grown into a major player in analytical instrumentation and laboratory services. With approximately 18,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $6.5 billion, Agilent provides a comprehensive portfolio of instruments, software, services, and consumables that serve laboratories across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, environmental, food safety, and academic research sectors. The company's product offerings span chromatography systems, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, cell analysis platforms, molecular diagnostics, and laboratory informatics solutions. Agilent's expertise extends beyond hardware to include comprehensive laboratory management services through its CrossLab division, which helps customers optimize laboratory operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maximize research productivity. The company's commitment to innovation and customer support has made it a trusted partner for scientists and researchers worldwide who rely on Agilent's technologies to address complex analytical challenges and drive scientific breakthroughs.