Instrument Tester

FLIR Systems, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks technicians to perform routine tests of circuits, instruments and mechanical assemblies to ensure units meet specifications and to determine causes of failure.

The role emphasizes documentation, setup with hand tools or automated test methods, and maintaining logs; some repairs may be required, with a focus on safety and quality. Strong attention to ISO/AS9100 standards is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with 5–10 years related experience.
• Ability to read test schedules, manuals and specifications.
• Familiarity with ISO/AS9100 quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests of circuits, instruments and assemblies to ensure unit functions per specifications or to determine failure causes.
• Read test schedules, work orders, test manuals and specifications to determine testing procedures and equipment.
• Set up devices using hand tools or automatic test methods and document test results.
• Maintain logs and records indicating malfunctions and perform simple repairs or component replacement when needed.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Quality Management

Ethics

Organizational Support

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Quality

Quantity

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Be visionary 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

Job Summary

Performs routine tests of circuits, instruments and mechanical assemblies to ensure unit functions according to specifications or to determine cause of failure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Reads test schedule, work orders, test manuals, performance specifications to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.

Sets up devices using hand tools or automatic test methods.

Documents test results.

Maintain logs and records indicating if there is a malfunction.

May perform simple repairs and/or component removal or replacement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.

Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Requires a high school diploma and 5-10 years of directly related experience, , and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

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Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to enter time and data into a computer system.

Position may require one or more of the following (Site/CBU Specific)

Other Essential Duties

Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen

Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Salary Range

$39,000.00-$52,000.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate.

Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing.

All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards.

We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders.

Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day.

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.