Metrology & Utilities Calibration Technician

Piper Companies is seeking a Metrology & Utilities Calibration Technician to join a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization for an onsite permanent position in Ridgefield, NJ. The Metrology & Utilities Calibration Technician will support manufacturing and facility operations by maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting critical utility and automation systems within a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities of the Metrology & Utilities Calibration Technician include:

· Perform calibration, testing, and adjustment of manufacturing equipment, facility utilities, automation systems, and PLC-controlled assets to ensure consistent and compliant operation.

· Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex systems including purified water systems, clean steam, HVAC, process vessels, autoclaves, CIP systems, compressed gases, and wastewater treatment equipment.

· Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to operations and engineering teams, responding to urgent and high-priority work orders as needed.

· Execute commissioning and startup support activities for new or modified systems, including initial calibration and verification efforts.

· Complete and review paper and electronic documentation in alignment with cGMP, GDP, and enterprise asset management requirements to ensure right-first-time execution.

Qualifications for the Metrology & Utilities Calibration Technician include:

· High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in a technical discipline preferred.

· At least 5 years of hands-on experience performing calibration and maintenance of utility, HVAC, and manufacturing systems in a regulated environment.

· Strong ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, control schematics, and technical documentation.

· Prior experience supporting metrology activities within a cGMP pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing setting.

· Proficiency with computerized maintenance or calibration systems, building management systems, DCS platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation for the Metrology & Utilities Calibration Technician:

Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000/year

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 3/19/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: metrology, calibration, utilities, cGMP manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, biotech operations, HVAC systems, clean utilities, PLC systems, building automation, equipment maintenance, commissioning, validation support, GMP documentation, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, automation controls, water systems, clean steam, autoclaves, process equipment, facility engineering, technical support, compliance, safety, on-call support.

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