NDT Technician II

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Huntsville, AL seeks an NDT Level II Leak Testing Technician with expertise in Helium Mass Spectrometer Testing (MSLT). You will perform, interpret, and document leak testing in accordance with codes, standards, and company practices.

Responsibilities include setting up and calibrating equipment, performing leak tests, verifying instrument sensitivity, and preparing complete examination reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; preferred BS in engineering or related field.
• NDT Level II certification in Leak Testing (LT) – Helium Mass Spectrometer or equivalent.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with helium leak detection systems and vacuum technology.
• Ability to read and interpret codes, standards, drawings, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate helium mass spectrometer leak detection equipment.
• Perform leak testing using vacuum, hood, and sniffer techniques.
• Verify instrument sensitivity using certified leak standards.
• Detect, localize, and quantify leak rates per applicable criteria.
• Prepare accurate examination reports with calibration data and test parameters.
• Provide technical direction and training to Level I personnel.

Skills

NDT experience

Reading codes & standards

Education

High school diploma

BS degree in engineering or related science

Tools

Helium leak testing system

Vacuum systems

Leak rate measurement equipment

Calibration standards

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

Position Summary

Seeking a qualified NDT Level II Leak Testing technician with primary expertise in Helium Mass Spectrometer Testing (MSLT). The technician will perform, interpret, evaluate, and document leak testing examinations in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and company written practices. Additional experience in pressure change, bubble, and halogen leak testing methods is preferred.

Primary Duties

• Set up, calibrate, and operate helium mass spectrometer leak detection equipment including vacuum systems, pumps, and detectors


• Perform leak testing using vacuum, hood, and sniffer techniques


• Verify instrument sensitivity using certified leak standards prior to and during examinations


• Detect, localize, and quantify leak rates in accordance with applicable acceptance criteria


• Interpret and evaluate examination results per code, specification, and customer requirements


• Prepare accurate and complete examination reports including all required calibration data and test parameters


• Select appropriate techniques and procedures based on part configuration and test requirements


• Provide technical direction and on-the-job training to Level I personnel


• Maintain compliance with company written practices and applicable codes and standards

Required Level II Qualifications

• NDT Level II certification in Leak Testing (LT) – Helium Mass Spectrometer in accordance with employer written practice per SNT-TC-1A, NAS 410, or CP-189 as applicable


• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with helium leak detection systems, vacuum technology, and leak rate measurement


• Working knowledge of ASME Section V Article 10, and applicable ASTM standards (E493, E498)


• Ability to read and interpret codes, standards, specifications, drawings, and procedures

Preferred Level II Qualifications

• Pressure Change Testing


• Bubble Testing (immersion and applied solution)


• Halogen Diode Leak Detection


• Radiographic Testing (RT)


• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)


• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)


• Visual Testing (VT)

Technical Knowledge

• Helium mass spectrometer operating principles and tracer gas behavior


• Vacuum system theory, operation, and troubleshooting


• Leak rate units and interpretation (atm·cc/sec)


• Calibration standards and sensitivity verification


• Applicable codes and customer specification requirements

Work Environment

• Shop and field environments with exposure to pressurized and vacuum systems


• Use of required PPE and adherence to all safety and gas handling requirements


• Physical ability to access and inspect components in various orientations and locations

Education:

Requires a high school diploma, prefer candidate have a BS degree in a recognized field of engineering or a closely related field of science.Normally requires approximately ten(10) years of applicable professional experience or a combination of graduate study and experience. However, assignments are primarily made on the basis of demonstrated capabilities and reputation in the area of specialization.

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

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.