Draw schematic diagrams, parts layouts, parts lists, and other working drawings. Test equipment to evaluate its performance and make necessary adjustments. Calibration and Maintenance Diagnosis malfunctioning equipment to identify problems. Calibrates, aligns, and repairs scientific instruments and systems and performs preventative maintenance. These systems contain microcomputer, data communications, and various types of specialized sensors, hydraulics, motors, etc.
Equipment is calibrated per manufacturer specifications, when available.
In other cases, develop the necessary procedures, write documentation, and maintain records on repairs, calibration, and other work on equipment and instruments. Consultation Consult with and advise end users on use of instruments and of alternatives available. Confer with manufacturers about their equipment's functioning. Estimate job completion dates and cost. Stores Maintain a parts stock and technical library of components used to repair and fabricate instruments and equipment.