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DOD SkillBridge Calibration Technician Intern

CompanySimco Electronics
LocationAllentown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Calibration Technician will calibrate various inspection, measurement, and test equipment across multiple disciplines to ensure compliance with specifications. They are also responsible for maintaining calibration standards, performing equipment repairs, and documenting data through reports and certificates.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
381
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SIMCO Electronics is a leading provider of calibration, repair, and software services for manufacturing, life science, and technology organizations. SIMCO’s network of calibration labs and CERDAAC cloud software provides lean, life-saving quality to thousands of companies including the top 10 U.S. biomedical manufacturers and 9 of the top 10 U.S. aerospace and defense manufacturers. SIMCO helps customers increase quality and reduce costs by offering a complete, integrated set of instrument calibration, repair, and software services. SIMCO services a broad range of scientific equipment from hundreds of manufacturers, with service available at the customer's site or through SIMCO’s worldwide network of accredited laboratories. SIMCO’s CERDAAC cloud software helps companies dramatically improve their calibration, maintenance, repair, facility, compliance, and quality programs. Founded in 1962, SIMCO is committed to being “the standard for quality service” by providing award-winning customer service, innovative lean practices, and accredited technical expertise. SIMCO has received calibration industry leadership awards for 8 consecutive years from Frost & Sullivan, including the 2021 Global Customer Value Leadership Award. SIMCO offers exciting career opportunities for professionals in metrology and calibration, software, sales, customer service, and other disciplines. To see SIMCO’s open positions, please view the listings below or visit www.simco.com.
About the Role

**THIS POSTION IS FOR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY CANDIDATES ONLY**


The Department of Defense SkillBridge program is an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 180 days. SkillBridge connects service members with companies in providing real-world job experiences.


Position Overview

The Calibration Technician will apply knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment in the Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency disciplines to ensure measurement accuracy. The Calibration Technician will identify and utilize appropriate manual and automated measurement procedures.

This position will normally receive no instruction on work, applying job skills and company policies and procedures to complete a wide range of difficult tasks, and working on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. The Calibration Technician will perform laboratory housekeeping and may perform some administrative duties. The Calibration Technician may be asked to report opinions and interpretations.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in one or more of the following disciplines – Acoustical, Chemical, Dimensional, DC/Low Frequency, RF/Microwave, Fluid, Mechanical, Optical, Thermodynamics, and Time & Frequency, in order to ensure compliance with published specifications
  • Maintain primary and/or intrinsic calibration standards
  • Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
  • Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of precision equipment
  • Develop calibration procedures and methods, according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and other technical requirements
  • Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration.
  • Identify IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc
  • Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable
  • Prepare calibration reports and certificates
  • Adapt existing calibration equipment, standards, and techniques to accomplish unique measurements tasks for which they are not principally used
  • Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement processes
  • Train subordinates in calibration concepts and procedures
  • Interact with other technicians, Customer Service Representatives, Account Managers, and customers
  • Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned


Qualifications

  • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions
  • Understanding of Basic Statistics
  • Must possess good written and oral, communication skills
  • Technical writing ability
  • Intermediate ability to troubleshoot repair, align and optimize precision equipment
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Proficient in use of MS Word and Excel
  • Minimum three years of calibration experience some of which can be offset with formal metrology training
  • Knowledge of Quality Management system (ISO 9001, ISO 17025 and ANSI Z540)
  • Must have great interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Strong attention to details
  • Must be a self-motivator, work as a team player, and follow written procedures


Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance
  • Occasional standing and bending are required


Working Environment

Works primarily in a laboratory or manufacturing environment at a SIMCO location and/or customer sites

Travel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locations


What We Offer

  • Full - Time, non-exempt position
  • Excellent benefits package includes; medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, employee funded pre-tax health, child care spending accounts and tuition reimbursement
  • Vacation, sick and paid holidays


SIMCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SIMCO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

For the second year in a row, SIMCO has been named #1 on a list of "The Best Places to Work" in the Bay Area by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times.









To all recruitment agencies: SIMCO Electronics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, SIMCO Electronics employees or any other company location. SIMCO Electronics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.




Key Skills
CalibrationMetrologyMeasurement scienceTroubleshootingTechnical writingData analysisMathematicsPhysicsElectronicsQuality management systemsISO 9001ISO 17025ANSI Z540Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelCustomer service
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnologyGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceDisability insuranceLife insurance401(k) with company matchingPre-tax health spending accountsChild care spending accountsTuition reimbursementVacationSick leavePaid holidays