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This position will provide technical and administrative support for the PPPL engineering calibration program as well as provide daily onsite coverage for the Electrical/Mechanical Calibration Laboratory.
Core Duties Include:
Measurement and Test Equipment (MTE) Calibration Coordination (70%):
● Coordinate the calibration of MTE with equipment custodians and issue recall notices for expiring or suspect equipment.
● Maintain the calibration database, ensuring date of calibration, location and owner/custodian of equipment is accurately documented.
● Assign calibration intervals based upon manufacturer, industry standard, and PPPL quality program guidance.
● Assign unique and traceable identification to MTE when not already assigned a capital inventory tag.
● Assess reliability of MTE based upon historical calibration data and phase out failing equipment through reducing the calibration interval or per PPPL quality program guidance.
● Review vendor calibration data and certificates for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness.
● Initiate non-conformance reports (NCR) to document failed, adjusted, or repaired calibration results.
● Will be expected to be assigned the role of Princeton Technical Representative (PTR) for subcontracts related to externally performed MTE calibrations.
General Technical Shop Duties (30%)
● Coordinate troubleshooting, and repair electronics equipment and fiber optics.
● Coordinate fabrication of electronic equipment including assembly of printed circuit boards, fabrication and assembly of chassis, and field wiring of chassis, racks, and equipment.
● Assist with equipment and component selection and sourcing.
● Enter and track requisitions for electronic and mechanical supplies or services.
● Review, revise, and create administrative and general technical procedures.
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