Senior Instrument Tester

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.

Performs electrical, functional, and performance testing of instruments and assemblies to ensure units meet specifications. This role requires strong technical judgment, hands-on troubleshooting, and ownership of test outcomes. In addition to executing tests, the technician is responsible for diagnosing issues, determining corrective actions, and ensuring instruments meet performance requirements prior to release.

Expected to identify abnormal system behavior, investigate root causes, and take appropriate action, including stopping production flow when results do not align with expected performance, even if technically within specification limits.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Leadership – Serves as a go-to resource for complex technical issues and guides others in problem resolution
• Advanced Troubleshooting – Diagnoses and resolves high-complexity system issues across multiple subsystems
• Data Evaluation & Judgment – Interprets test data, identifies trends, and makes informed decisions impacting production
• Process Ownership – Takes responsibility for defined processes and drives improvements in execution and outcomes
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works effectively across Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve issues and improve performance
• Quality Ownership – Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all testing activities
• Communication – Clearly communicates technical issues, findings, and recommendations
• Accountability – Takes ownership of results, decisions, and follow-through
• Adaptability & Dependability – Responds to changing priorities and consistently delivers results

Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follows all import/export and regulatory requirements
• Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100 preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred

Vocational or Technical Certificate in related field and a minimum of 5-10 years of directly related experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.               

• Ability to enter and manage test data in computer systems
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis, trending, and reporting
• Strong ability to interpret technical documentation and apply judgment in complex scenarios

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics and system diagrams
• Hands-on experience with advanced diagnostic equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes required; flow measurement preferred)
• Proven experience troubleshooting integrated electromechanical systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical problem resolution and guide others
• Comfortable making independent decisions that impact product quality and production flow
• Ability to support cross-functional production needs as required

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. ​