Final Test Technician Il

Overview

Sea-Bird Scientific builds the world’s most trusted oceanographic instruments — tools that help researchers understand our oceans and protect the planet. As a Final Test Technician II
, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every instrument that leaves our facility meets the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and performance.

This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where your expertise directly contributes to the quality of data used by scientists, environmental agencies, and research institutions around the world.

You’ll report to the Final Test & Calibration Supervisor and serve as a technical resource within the team, supporting complex testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts while mentoring junior technicians.

This position is part of the Final Test department located in Bellevue, Washington and is on-site
.

Imagine yourself…

Advanced Instrument Testing & Evaluation

• Perform complex testing and calibration of oceanographic instruments measuring salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, and more.
• Independently analyze test data, identify anomalies, and determine corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot electro‑mechanical, electronic, and mechanical issues to root cause.

Manufacturing & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, SOPs, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Execute advanced set‑ups, modifications, calibrations, and verification of test equipment and fixtures.
• Identify recurring issues or process gaps and contribute to corrective and preventive actions.

Equipment & Process Expertise

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot automatic and semi‑automatic equipment in a continuous production environment.
• Install, modify, repair, dismantle, and validate machinery and test systems using documentation and blueprints.
• Assemble, test, and verify complex sub‑assemblies and final assemblies using a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment.

Collaboration, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Final Test leadership to resolve technical challenges.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to Technician I team members.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Clearly communicate status updates, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Final Test Supervisor.

Education & Experience

• A 2‑year technical degree plus relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on work.
• 3–5 years of electrical and/or mechanical experience in manufacturing, testing, calibration, or production environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency with hand tools, power tools, test jigs, fixtures, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Advanced electro‑mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting process improvements or equipment optimization is a strong plus.

• Work with purpose: your work directly supports global ocean research and environmental stewardship.
• Join a collaborative, mission‑driven team that values technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Grow your skills in a highly specialized, impactful field.

Sea-Bird Scientific is part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO). When you join Veralto’s global network of associates, you join a culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have opportunities to deepen your skillset and grow your career.

US ONLY: The compensation range for this role is $29.00 - $31.00 USD per hour. This job is eligible for Bonus Pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. The below range reflects the range of possible compensation at the time of posting and may be modified in the future.

An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on factors including…