Jobs / Architecture and engineering / 17-3028.00
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. Determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices. May perform preventive maintenance on equipment. May perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
- US jobs
- 16,540
- Median wage
- $67,820 a year
- Job family
- Architecture and engineering
Can agents do the work of calibration technologists and technicians?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Architecture and engineering: Some tasks (first measured in the last 12 months)
Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.
Evidence: HWE-Bench, 79.9% of tasks completed.
Direct evidence that disagrees: Parametric CAD Bench V3, 9% of tasks fully completed (Perfect tasks).
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark.
- 8%Read documents or materials to inform work processesNot measured
- 8%Test performance of equipment or systemsNot measured
- 8%Inspect facilities or equipmentNot measured
- 8%Present research or technical informationNot measured
- 8%Plan work activitiesNot measured
- 7%Inspect completed work or finished productsNot measured
- 7%Purchase goods or servicesNot measured
- 7%Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performanceNot measured
Benchmarks for the job family
These cover work in architecture and engineering, not always this occupation's tasks.
Direct evidence
Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.
- 61%Claude Opus 5.5 (max) with Claude Code 2.1.280 · 24 Sep 2026Strong
Also relevant
These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.
- 64.8%Claude Code + Opus 5.5 (max) · 6 Oct 2026Strong
Context only
These benchmarks span many occupations, or they test how agents behave. They give context but do not set the step.
Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- Maintain or repair measurement devices or equipment used for calibration testing.
- Verify part dimensions or clearances using precision measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders.
- Visually inspect equipment to detect surface defects.
- Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
- Write and submit reports about the results of calibration tests.
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment for inspection.
- Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
- Plan sequences of calibration tests according to equipment specifications and scientific principles.
- Order replacement parts for malfunctioning equipment.
- Develop new calibration methods or techniques based on measurement science, analyses, or calibration requirements.
Other job titles for this occupation (17)
Calibration Specialist · Calibration Technician (Calibration Tech) · Gauge Specialist · Instrument and Control Technician (I and C Tech) · Instrument Control Technician (Instrument Control Tech) · Quality Technician (Quality Tech) · Calibration Technologist · Certified Calibration Technician (Certified Calibration Tech) · Electromechanical Equipment Tester · Electronic Instrument Testing Technician (Electronic Instrument Testing Tech) · Electronics Calibration Technician · Hydrometer Calibrator · Instrument Technician · Instrumentation Technician · Metrology Calibration Technician (Metrology Calibration Tech) · Scale Technician (Scale Tech) · Test Technician (Test Tech)