Ultrasound Repair Technician

Tethered Talent; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity package

Job summary

Tethered Talent seeks a Scope Repair Technician II/III in Huntington Beach, CA to perform high-precision inspection, diagnosis, and repair of endoscopes, ultrasound equipment, and surgical instrumentation. You will work on complex repairs with increasing autonomy, provide bench support to peers, and help drive process improvements while maintaining ISO 13485 and FDA QSR compliance.

This on-site role requires 3–5+ years of hands-on repair experience and a strong technical background in optics and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience repairing flexible/rigid endoscopes in a depot, OEM service center, or third-party repair environment.
• Working knowledge of leak/pressure testing and repair documentation within an ISO 13485 or FDA-regulated system.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational certification in Biomedical Technology, Electronics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose endoscopes; document findings in repair management system.
• Perform precision repair of insertion tubes, cables, optics, and related components.
• Test for leaks, pressure, and channel patency; bench-test scopes for quality.
• Complete accurate work order documentation adhering to ISO 13485 and FDA QSR standards.
• Tech III: provide guidance and coaching to junior staff and lead complex troubleshooting.

Skills

Endoscope repair experience

Technical troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational certification in Biomedical Technology/Electronics preferred

Job description

Scope Repair Technician (Level II / Level III)

Location: Huntington Beach, CA (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried + Equity Package

Required Experience: 3 to 5+ years of direct endoscope, ultrasound or surgical scope repair experience (Candidates without direct scope repair experience will not be considered)

Position Summary

We are seeking a technically skilled, experienced Scope Repair Technician II / III for our Huntington Beach depot facility. In this hands-on role, you will perform high-precision inspection, diagnosis, and repair of flexible and rigid endoscopes, ultrasound equipment, and surgical instrumentation.

• Technician II: Acts as a solid independent contributor executing complex repairs with minimal supervision while meeting quality and turnaround benchmarks.
• Technician III: Operates with deep expertise and autonomy on complex repairs, serves as a bench resource for peers, and drives process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Diagnosis: Triage incoming flexible/rigid endoscopes; perform visual/functional assessments to identify defects across optical, mechanical, and fluid systems; document findings in the repair management system.
• Precision Repair: Replace insertion tubes, adjust angulation cables, repair bending rubbers/light guides, and clean channels. Repair rigid systems (rod lens assemblies, Hopkins rods, light cables) and align optical systems.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Execute leak testing, pressure testing, and channel patency verification. Reassemble and bench-test scopes to ensure high first-pass quality rates.
• Compliance: Complete accurate work order documentation adhering to ISO 13485 and FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820) standards.
• Advanced Support (Tech III): Provide technical guidance and informal coaching to junior staff, lead complex troubleshooting, and assist in refining work instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience repairing flexible/rigid endoscopes in a depot, OEM service center, or third-party repair environment (5+ years required for Tech III).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with flexible scope mechanics (insertion tubes, angulation systems, bending rubber, fluid channels) and optical/rigid scope components.
• Regulated Environment: Working knowledge of leak/pressure testing and repair documentation within an ISO 13485 or FDA-regulated system.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; vocational certification in Biomedical Technology, Electronics, or related field preferred.

What We Offer

• Equity package
• Quality-driven, autonomous team culture with direct growth potential