Senior Instrument Test Engineer:Validation & Troubleshooting

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

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an instrument/test technician to perform electrical, functional, and performance testing on instruments and assemblies. You will diagnose issues, determine corrective actions, and ensure products meet specifications before release.

The role requires strong technical judgment, hands-on troubleshooting, and ownership of test outcomes, including stopping production when results diverge from expectations.

Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical Certificate in a related field; 5–10 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and diagrams.
• Proficient in using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and test systems.
• Strong technical judgment and ownership of test outcomes.
• Willingness to stop production if performance deviates from spec.

Responsibilities

• Read schedules, specs, and diagrams to determine testing methods.
• Set up and operate diagnostic equipment.
• Execute electrical, functional, and performance testing on instruments and subassemblies.
• Validate system-level performance before release.
• Diagnose root causes of failures and implement corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional issues and document results.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Reading schematics

Quality focus

Education

Vocational or Technical Certificate

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Flow meters

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an instrument/test technician to perform electrical, functional, and performance testing on instruments and assemblies. You will diagnose issues, determine corrective actions, and ensure products meet specifications before release.

The role requires strong technical judgment, hands-on troubleshooting, and ownership of test outcomes, including stopping production when results diverge from expectations.