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Calibration Technician

BD · Carol Stream, IL · $22.80–$36.40 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you caught an error in your own documentation.

What they are checking: Honesty and good documentation practices in a regulated environment.

What would you do

You find an instrument out of tolerance. What happens next?

What they are checking: Knowing that out-of-tolerance findings trigger an impact review on product measured with that instrument.

How do you keep your preventive maintenance schedule on track when production doesn't want to release equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they can negotiate with production for equipment time while still protecting calibration and compliance deadlines.

How do you keep calibration records ready for an FDA or ISO audit?

What they are checking: Habits of complete, organized records that hold up under quality system inspection.

About the work

What types of equipment have you calibrated: electrical, dimensional, optical, mechanical or chemical?

What they are checking: The real range of their calibration experience across the equipment types this site uses.

Walk me through how you calibrate a digital caliper or micrometer.

What they are checking: Hands-on method using traceable standards and recorded readings at several points.

Why does traceability to national standards matter in a medical device plant?

What they are checking: Understanding that regulators and quality systems require measurements to tie back to recognized standards.

How do you review paperwork from an outside calibration vendor before you accept it?

What they are checking: Attention to detail in verifying third-party results instead of filing them without checking.

What does measurement uncertainty mean to you in daily work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that every reading has uncertainty that affects pass or fail decisions.

After a repair, what do you do before the equipment goes back into use?

What they are checking: Knowing that equipment must be verified or recalibrated after maintenance before it can be trusted.

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The full job description

As published by BD.



 We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 Job Description Essential / Key Job Responsibilities (including supervisory and/or fiscal): Perform calibration and preventive maintenance on manufacturing, inspection, test, measurement, and facility equipment in accordance with approved procedures and schedules. • Calibrate electrical, dimensional, optical, mechanical, and chemical equipment to ensure compliance with established specifications. • Collect, analyze, and document calibration and maintenance data. • Support calibration activities performed by third-party service providers and verify associated documentation. • Identify and report out-of-tolerance conditions, equipment deficiencies, and malfunctions. Initiate or support maintenance activities, perform routine adjustments, and complete required calibration and verification following maintenance or repairs. • Maintain calibration standards, tools, and records to ensure measurement accuracy and traceability. • Prepare and maintain calibration records, reports, certificates, labels, and related documentation within the applicable calibration management system (e.g., Blue Mountain RAM, IndySoft, or equivalent systems). • Use appropriate inspection and measurement tools to perform calibration and verification activities. • Assist with solving equipment issues and support new equipment qualification, calibration, verification, documentation, and maintenance activities. • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Quality, and external service providers to support calibration activities, equipment reliability, and measurement traceability. • Support internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits by providing calibration records and objective evidence of compliance. • Complete assigned documentation, training, and work activities within established requirements and timelines. • Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in a clean, organized, and safe condition. • Follow applicable safety policies, facility procedures, Quality System requirements, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and follow procedures. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to read, interpret, and document technical information. • Ability to identify and report equipment-related issues. • Ability to work in areas containing radioactive materials. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Ability to learn new equipment, technologies, and procedures. • Ability to work flexible schedules and overtime, as needed. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in Quality, manufacturing, or another regulated environment. • Experience with calibration, testing, inspection, maintenance, or measurement activities. • Experience using calibration management systems (e.g., Blue Mountain RAM, IndySoft, or equivalent). • Familiarity with cGMP, calibration, preventive maintenance, and documentation requirements. • Technical certificate, vocational training, or coursework in Electronics, Instrumentation, Metrology, Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or a related field. • Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments. • ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT), NCSLI Certified Calibration Technician (CCT), or equivalent certification preferred Education and/or Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent required. • One year of calibration, testing, inspection, maintenance, or measurement equipment experience preferred. • Proficiency in mathematics and measurement concepts. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic systems. • Working knowledge of common hand tools, measurement tools, and calibration equipment. • Ability to read and follow technical procedures, specifications, and work instructions Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use sight, and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and office equipment. Must have the ability to sit, stand, reach above head, squat, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and may occasionally carry, push, or lift a minimum of 35 lbs. The employee frequently is required to verbally communicate with other associates. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be in an open cubicle, warehouse or manufacturing lab environment. Candidate must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. BD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. #earlycareer Why Join Us? To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers . Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location USA IL - Carol Stream Additional Locations Work Shift 

 At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under " Our Commitment to You ." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role. Salary Range Information $22.80 - $36.40 USD Hourly