Field Service Engineer / Calibration Specialist

O’Hara Technologies Inc. | Savannah, Georgia | Full-time | Up to 80% travel throughout the USA
Targeting candidates in the following areas : Residence in NC, SC, or GA
O’Hara Technologies designs and manufactures patented solid-dosage processing equipment, including continuous and batch tablet coaters, tray drying ovens, and lab-scale fluid beds. Our customers in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and confectionery manufacturing run it in cGMP environments where precision and traceability are non‑negotiable. Our field service team is how customers experience O’Hara after the sale.
What you’ll doCalibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic and electromechanical instrumentation, working with minimal supervisionInterpret electrical and pneumatic schematics for the devices you serviceDeliver on‑site start up, commissioning, SAT and IQ/OQ support and train customer teams on O’Hara equipmentDiagnose faults and take corrective action, including replacing defective components and reprogramming control systemsMake minor PLC programming changes and download revised programs on sitePerform scheduled preventive maintenance, changeovers, setups, and adjustments to meet customer production needsMaintain our master calibration equipment: master list, calibration dates, repairs, service records, and upgradesPerform calibrations to approved procedures using in‑house master equipment, with complete records and documented deficiencies and corrective actionsDemonstrated ability to perform mechanical tasks, including equipment disassembly, reassembly, adjustment, alignment, and component replacementElectrical Installation and Integration competency / panel wiring experienceHVAC experience is an assetAbility to safely use hand tools, power tools, etc.Follow company policies, procedures, and supervisor instructions
What you bring6+ years of experience servicing Oral Solid Dosage equipment, ideally automated tablet coaters or similarly complex processing equipmentHands‑on skill with mechanical fluidics (spray systems, pumps, air handling) and PLC control loop tuningExperience calibrating instrumentation in a cGMP environment, with solid documentation habitsAbility to read electrical and pneumatic schematicsTechnical diploma or certification in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation technology (or equivalent experience)Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule on the roadWillingness to travel up to 80% throughout the USALegal authorization to work in the United States
AssetsExperience with FAT/SAT and IQ/OQ executionExperience with HMIs, VFDs, and PLC platforms common in pharma equipmentResidence in NC, SC, or GA
Why O’HaraWork on specialized, patented equipment that customers depend onDirect access to the engineers who designed and built itReal ownership of customer relationships and calibration standardsA role where your field experience shapes the next generation of machines
CompensationBase pay range: $90,000 to $100,000 depending on the skills, experience of the candidateThis position is offered as an hourly basis
Our hiring processScreening call (30 min): A quick call to cover your background, travel availability, and expectations.Interview with the hiring manager (60 min): A technical conversation about your equipment and calibration experience.Decision: You’ll hear from us within 1 week of your final interview.
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