Instrument Technician II

Zetec Inc.; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) + company match

Short/Long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Zetec, INC. located in Snoqualmie, WA, is seeking an Electronics Technician to perform production, analysis, testing, calibration, and repair of electronic instruments and equipment.

The role requires strong troubleshooting, schematics reading, and customer-facing skills. Travel up to 10% to customer sites; adherence to calibration programs and safety policies is essential. Training and gradual responsibilities are provided in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Intermediate PC proficiency using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to run proprietary software on PCs and workstations.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and employ effective time management skills.
• Ability to solder surface mounted electronic components and cables.
• Must be a self-starter; works independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, diagnose, produce, and troubleshoot instruments and/or equipment. Prepare for shipment to customer and communicate with customers about failure mechanisms.
• Read schematics, data books, and troubleshoot to component level.
• Travel to customer sites for technical support, repairs, and calibration of Zetec equipment; interface with customers.
• Perform installations, electrical and mechanical repairs, and overall systems troubleshooting in a radiological controlled environment.
• Comply with Zetec Calibration Program Requirements.
• Suggest improvements to Engineering for fabrication or checkout of equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

PC proficiency

Proprietary software

Multi-tasking

Solder SMT

Self-starter

Education

AA degree in Instrumentation technology

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years electronics technician experience

Eddy Current Level I certification

Job description

Zetec, INC., 8226 Bracken Pl SE Suite 100, Snoqualmie, Washington, United States

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM

For over 50 years, our talented employees at Zetec have been advancing nondestructive testing (NDT) standards. What is NDT you might be asking yourself? NDT is a testing and analysis technique used by many different industries such as oil & gas, military, power generation, aerospace and much, much more. Zetec is a global leader in NDT and located right here in beautiful Snoqualmie, WA.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform moderate to complex production, analysis, test, calibration, and repair of electronic instruments and mechanical equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Analyze, diagnose, produce, and troubleshoot instruments and/or equipment. Perform necessary steps to ready equipment for shipment to customer. Communicate with customers to understand failure mechanisms, as required.
• Read schematics, data books, and troubleshoot to component level.
• Professionally represent Zetec while travelling to customer sites in support of equipment. Duties may include technical support, repairs, and calibration of Zetec equipment and direct interface with customer.
• Perform installations, electrical and mechanical repairs, and overall systems troubleshooting in a radiological controlled environment, as required.
• Comply with Zetec Calibration Program Requirements.
• Make suggestions to Engineering Department to improve the fabrication or function of the equipment and/or checkout of the equipment.
• Complete certification letters and stickers at time of equipment calibration.
• Provide training to customers on calibration and repair of Zetec manufactured equipment.
• Provide training to others.
• Assist Sustaining Engineering with validation testing due to design changes.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safe working conditions.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Overtime as required.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles. Be fully engaged and contribute to continuous improvement.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Intermediate PC proficiency using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to run proprietary software on PC’s and workstations.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and employ effective time management skills.
• Ability to solder surface mounted electronic components and cables.
• Must be a self-starter; works independently without supervision.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• AA degree in Instrumentation technology or equivalent.
• Minimum one (3) year experience in an electronics technician role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Ability to pass Eddy Current Level I certification within first 180 days of employment required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Hearing and speaking
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in an electronic manufacturing environment with periodic exposure to noise, chemical compounds, and fumes associated with the manufacturing of electronic components.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Able to perform essential duties of the job while wearing PPE required for the job. Such PPE may include closed toe and closed heel shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, toe guards, face shields, etc.

TRAVEL

• Travel as needed (up to 10%).

WHY ZETEC:

• Zetec is located on the Snoqualmie Ridge! Soak in the mountain views of Mt Si or take an afternoon walk to the falls. Are you thinking Snoqualmie is too far? Maybe not! Zetec is easily accessible just off I‑90/Hwy 18 and for many is a reverse commute from most points in the Puget Sound. Not convinced? Google it! It’s really not as far as you think.
• Have an opportunity to learn from the best!Our employee tenure is an average of 17 years! That’s almost two decades of knowledge to take in.
• And once you get here,we balance our work with play. There are ample opportunities to engage in activities other than just work. We have on‑site games, a gym that has equipment for yoga to CrossFit, healthy snack offerings, birthday breaks (everything in moderation, right?!), Summer BBQs, and so much more.
• Zetec offers a flexible work environment that works for almost anyone’s schedule. We even offer hybrid work schedules for certain positions.
• Weoffercomprehensive benefitspackage of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, 401(k) + company match, short‑term/long‑term disability.Our benefits packagealsoinclude 10 days of vacation (and increases over time), 8 paid holidays along with 3 floating holidays to use at your leisure, accruedsick leave, paid volunteer time, tuition assistance, team participation stipends, and more.

Zetec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building, promoting, and cultivating a safe and inclusive work environment. We welcome individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, working styles and skill sets. We believe that diversity will lead us to a stronger team that will foster continued innovation and allow us to better serve our customers and communities.

Zetec, INC., 8226 Bracken Pl SE Suite 100, Snoqualmie, Washington, United States