Repair Technician

Teledyne; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne RD Instruments (RDI) is seeking a Repair Technician in Poway, CA for aftermarket mechanical and electrical repair. You will test, troubleshoot, and document system performance, aiming to determine root causes and ensure quality repairs.

The role emphasizes reading schematics, using meters and test equipment, and producing technical reports for engineers. A temp-to-hire path follows a background check and drug screen, with a focus on reliability and precise workmanship.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or technical diploma and 1-2 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Mechanical and electronics experience emphasized.
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting fundamentals.
• Experience testing electronic assemblies with traditional and non-traditional tooling.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to review BOMs and inventory data.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot products and circuitry in various environments.
• Write technical reports and develop diagrams to illustrate system characteristics.
• Analyze test data for board and system level repair.
• Calibrate and adjust circuitry and record effects on performance.
• Enter data and prepare reports and engineering documentation for testing.
• Perform measurements and data analysis to implement corrective actions.
• Read release information, BOMs, ECOs, drawings and assembly docs.
• Electromechanical assembly using hand tools and machine shop equipment.
• Prepare equipment for outside vendor work and wire components.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Test data analysis

Blueprints & schematics

Written reports

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Quality compliance

Ability to follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1–2 years related experience or technical/equivalents

Associate degree or technical diploma preferred

Tools

Multi-meter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Power supply

Function generator

LCD meter

ERP/MRP system experience

Job description

US - Poway, CA (TDY)

Full time

REQ36031

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

Please Note: This is a temp-to-hire position. Successful candidates will be directed to the temporary staffing agency of our choosing to complete the application process. Offer will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Teledyne RD Instruments (RDI) is the industry’s leading manufacturer of Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) for current profiling and wave measurement applications and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs) for precision underwater navigation applications.

Teledyne RDI's game-changing technology has allowed tens of thousands of scientists, engineers and researchers explore and understand our world's oceans, rivers and streams in a way that was previously thought impossible. Our technology continues to evolve and impact the world in a positive way. At the core of this journey are our remarkable employees. Their dedication, inspiration, talent and creativity are truly changing the world for the better.

General Overview

The Repair Technician performs aftermarket mechanical and electrical repair of assorted components and instruments by way of testing and troubleshooting to determine root cause failure of product. Sets up standard test apparatus or devises test equipment and circuitry to conduct functional, operational, environmental, and other tests to evaluate appropriate methods and parts for repair. Writes technical reports to describe and illustrate system's operating characteristics, malfunctions, or deviations from design specifications and functional limitations for consideration by engineers in broader determinations affecting system design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Test and troubleshoot products, equipment and circuitry, including functional, operational, and environmental testing in internal tanks, local lakes or ocean environments
• Write technical reports and develop charts, graphs and schematics to describe and illustrate systems operating characteristics, malfunctions, deviations from design specifications and functional limitations
• Analyze and interpret test data for board and system level repair
• Adjust, calibrate, align and modify circuitry/components as well as record effect(s) on unit performance
• Enter data and provide written reports, protocols and engineering documentation for testing of component parts and integrated systems
• Perform engineering measurements and data analysis for implementation of corrective measures
• Read and follow work release information, bills of material (BOM), engineering change orders (ECO), production drawings (released, out of production and obsolete), blueprints, sample assemblies, and informal and mechanical assembly drawings
• Data entry and report writing, including reports for customer review
• Electromechanical assembly, using a variety of hand tools and machine shop equipment (mills, floor sanders drill press)
• Equipment preparation for outside vendor work
• Electrical wiring assembly (i.e., crimping, soldering, etc.)
• Perform mechanical and electrical inspections to ensure equipment meets company standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not supervise other employees.

Qualifications/Requirements

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/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• An associate (two-year technical) degree, a diploma from a technical or vocational school or equivalent military training program and 1-2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Position requires mechanical and electronics experience, with an emphasis on mechanical skills.
• Requires basic knowledge of the principles of electronics and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience testing electronic assemblies using both traditional and non-traditional tooling such as multi-meter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supply, function generator, LCD meter, etc.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools and machine shop tools and equipment (grinders, drill press, etc.).
• A basic understanding of metallurgy and dissimilar metal effects is desirable.
• Intermediate MS Office skills including ability to open and create files in Word, create and manipulate data in Excel and use E-mail and calendars in Outlook. Previous ERP/MRP system experience is desirable with the skills to review Bills of Materials (BOM), inventory quantities and locations, and other component information.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills at a business level; follow written and verbal procedures, instructions, read blueprints and schematics, and write business reports about the work accomplished.
• Must be able to deal with frequent change, delays, unexpected events or ambiguity, and is able to multi-task to accomplish repair activities to completion.
• Has demonstrated ability to effectively schedule repair completion to maintain on-time delivery requirements.
• Requires excellent analytical skills and sound judgment to ensure error-free repairs.

Salary Range:

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.