Senior Instrument Tester

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description Summary Performs  electrical, functional, and performance testing of instruments and assemblies to ensure units meet specifications. This role requires strong technical judgment, hands-on troubleshooting, and ownership of test outcomes. In addition to executing tests, the technician is responsible for diagnosing issues, determining corrective actions, and ensuring instruments meet performance requirements prior to release.

Expected to identify abnormal system behavior, investigate root causes, and take appropriate action, including stopping production flow when results do not align with expected performance, even if technically within specification limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Testing and System Validation Reads and interprets test schedules, work orders, specifications, schematics, and diagrams to determine appropriate testing methods and equipment

Sets up, configures, and operates a wide range of diagnostic and test equipment including multimeters, flow meters, oscilloscopes, and automated test systems

Executes electrical, functional, and performance testing on instruments, subassemblies, and fully integrated systems

Validates system-level performance, ensuring all functional and performance requirements are met prior to release

Advanced Troubleshooting and Resolution Serves as the primary escalation point for complex, non-standard, or intermittent failures

Diagnoses root causes of issues across electrical, pneumatic, and integrated system interactions

Leads resolution of high-complexity problems where standard procedures are insufficient or undefined

Determines and implements corrective actions, including calibration, adjustment, repair, or rework

Performs moderate to advanced repairs to bring systems into full compliance with specifications

System Ownership and Decision-Making Owns test outcomes for assigned products or production areas, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality of results

Exercises independent judgment to assess system performance and determine acceptability of results, even when within specification limits

Makes stop/go decisions that directly impact production flow based on technical assessment

Ensures final product performance meets all operational and quality requirements prior to shipment

Process Ownership and Continuous Improvement Owns defined test processes, procedures, or product lines, ensuring standardization and effective execution across the team Identifies recurring or systemic issues and leads implementation of improvements to test methods, fixtures, and equipment

Drives improvements in test efficiency, yield, and repeatability through data analysis and practical application

Provides structured feedback to Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve product design, manufacturability, and testability

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership Interfaces with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to resolve product and process issues

Provides technical input on product performance, failure modes, and test strategies

Supports engineering investigations, validation efforts, and implementation of design or process changes

Team Leadership and Development Acts as a…