Senior Instrument Test Engineer

flir; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an electrical/test technician responsible for validating instruments and assemblies through electrical, functional, and performance testing. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, diagnostic execution, and ownership of test outcomes to ensure products meet specifications before release.

Applicants should identify abnormal system behavior, determine corrective actions, and stop production flow when results do not align with expectations.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Certificate in related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of directly related experience.
• Strong technical judgment and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with test equipment and data evaluation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Diagnoses root causes, leads resolution of high-complexity issues, and implements corrective actions.

Skills

Technical judgment

Troubleshooting

Test ownership

System validation

Data interpretation

Education

Vocational/Technical Certificate

Experience: 5–10 years

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Flow meters

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an electrical/test technician responsible for validating instruments and assemblies through electrical, functional, and performance testing. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, diagnostic execution, and ownership of test outcomes to ensure products meet specifications before release.

Applicants should identify abnormal system behavior, determine corrective actions, and stop production flow when results do not align with expectations.