Job Description

Introduction

Are you ready to lead and shape something new? This is a unique opportunity to build, lead, and expand Fluke’s service and calibration laboratory in Saudi Arabia, playing a pivotal role in establishing a high-performing operation from the ground up.

We are looking for a strong leader with deep technical expertise and an entrepreneurial mindset who is excited to create a best-in-class service center, develop a high-performing local team, and deliver outstanding customer experience. In this role, you will combine operational leadership, technical authority, and strategic growth, making a direct impact on Fluke’s expansion in the Middle East.

If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy building teams and processes, and are passionate about excellence in calibration and repair services, this role offers a unique platform for both professional growth and long-term impact.

The Service Center Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, operational performance, and technical conformance of the Fluke service and calibration laboratory located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role combines site leadership, people management, and technical authority as the ISO/IEC 17025 Technical Manager.

The position ensures delivery of high-quality calibration and repair services for Fluke products while maintaining full compliance with Fluke quality systems and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements, including technical competence, traceability, and measurement integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full operational leadership for the Riyadh service center, including calibration, repair, logistics, and customer support functions
• Establish site goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with Fluke Global Services objectives
• Manage daily operations to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and high customer satisfaction
• Recruit, hire, train, and retain all service center personnel, including technicians, engineers, and support staff
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers requiring calibration and repair services
• Maintain adherence to ISO 9001
• Serve as the designated Technical Manager for the calibration laboratory
• Accountable for internal audits, external assessments, and accreditation activities to ISO/IEC 17025
• Ensure the use of appropriate calibration methods, procedures, and equipment in accordance with Fluke corporate quality systems and global service processes
• Ensure compliance with Fluke service procedures and global calibration standards

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• 8–12+ years of experience in calibration, metrology, or test and measurement environment
• 3–5+ years of leadership or management experience

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrated experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory operations
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Calibration principles and uncertainty analysis
  • Electrical measurement (DC/LF, RF, temperature, pressure, etc.)
  • Traceability and metrology best practices
• Hands-on experience with calibration and repair of Fluke or similar instrumentation strongly preferred

Leadership & Business Skills

• Proven ability to build and lead technical teams
• Strong organizational and operational management skills
• Experience managing audits, accreditation, and quality systems
• Ability to balance technical rigor with business and customer needs
• Drive continuous improvement (using the FBS toolset) to enhance operational performance, quality, and efficiency

Other Requirements

• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills preferred
• Ability to work in a multicultural, global organization
• Experience working with the Saudi Accreditation Centre (SAAC) or similar accreditation bodies (member of ILAC) is an advantage
• Willingness to travel as required

Preferred Attributes

• Experience launching or scaling a new service center or laboratory
• Familiarity with Middle East regulatory and business environment
• Experience with digital calibration systems and laboratory automation

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke

Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.