Calibration and Preventive Maintenance Technician

About the role

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Radiometer, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Radiometer, life comes first. Our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses. We’re a team that celebrates diverse ideas and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and make a real impact, with your unique perspective driving us forward in improving patient care. At Radiometer, our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses.

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The Calibration and Preventive Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that all equipment is consistently operating at optimal performance.

This position reports to the Calibration and Preventive Maintenance Supervisor and is part of the Calibration and Preventive Maintenance Department located in New Brighton, MN and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

• Calibration & Preventive Maintenance: Perform and coordinate calibration and preventive maintenance, including part replacements and equipment setup, while maintaining accurate Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and equipment history records.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaboration with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to support continuous improvement by identifying equipment issues and recommending solutions.

The essential requirements of the job include

• Education & Experience: Associate’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering and/or 2–5 years of maintenance and/or calibration experience in a medical or manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control systems; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of calibration standards such as NIST and ISO 17025.
• Documentation, Compliance & Safety: Ability to read technical manuals, maintain accurate documentation following GDP and regulatory requirements.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 lbs., use ladder, and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Follow safety practices including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in

• Technical Writing: Creating, updating, and maintaining processes and procedures.
• Validation: Supporting and executing IQ/OQ/PQ activities.

Additional information

Radiometer, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The hourly range for this role is $35 – $40. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Pay and benefits

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law

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