Calibration Test Technician

Test & Calibration Technician

Location: Solon, OH

Employment Type: Full‑Time

 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Test & Calibration Technician to support project‑based manufacturing of high‑reliability electronic assemblies. This role supports prototype, test, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair activities for primarily analog, high‑voltage power supplies, preamplifiers and detectors. Work is performed to strict workmanship and quality standards, including IPC‑J‑STD‑001, Military Soldering, and ASME NQA‑1 (preferred).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual testing, verification, and calibration of electronic assemblies using defined test and calibration procedures
• Support prototype builds, engineering development units, and low‑volume production
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, wire diagrams, and test documentation
• Troubleshoot and repair analog electronic circuits, including high‑voltage power supplies
• Execute thru‑hole soldering, modification, and rework to IPC‑J‑STD‑001 or military workmanship standards
• Identify root causes of failures and document findings and corrective actions
• Support electrical testing using DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, hipot testers, and related equipment
• Maintain accurate test, calibration, and repair records per quality requirements
• Comply with all safety procedures related to high‑voltage electronics
• Support on‑site or customer travel as required for testing or project needs

Required Qualifications

• Experience as an Electronics Technician, Test Technician, or Calibration Technician
• Strong background in manual electronic testing and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Hands‑on experience with thru‑hole technology
• Practical knowledge of analog electronics
• Experience performing electronic repair at component level
• Familiarity with high‑voltage circuits and power supplies
• Comfortable working in a structured, procedure‑driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC‑J‑STD‑001 certification (or equivalent military soldering certification)
• Experience supporting prototype or engineering development environments
• Familiarity with ASME NQA‑1 quality environments
• Background in test procedure execution and calibration documentation
• Experience in high‑reliability industries (defense, nuclear, aerospace, industrial power)

Preferred Education (Strongly Recommended)

Associate Degree or Technical Certificate (Most Common Standard)

Associate degree in one of the following is ideal:

• Electronics Technology
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Instrumentation Technology
• Industrial Technology
• Metrology or Applied Science

OR

Technical trade school / community college certificate in:

• Electronics
• Instrumentation & Controls
• Industrial Maintenance
• Biomedical Equipment (for medical calibration roles)

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Approximately 75% of products are analog, with a strong emphasis on high‑voltage power supply design
• Hands‑on, lab‑based work requiring attention to detail and safety
• Occasional travel may be required to support project or customer needs

Work Schedule

• Full Time
• Shift: 1st
• Overtime may be required based on production needs

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, and reach throughout the shift
• Manual dexterity for handling small components
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move materials as required

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. 

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. 

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. 

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.