Imagine yourself…
Collaborating with a vibrant, inclusive, global team.
Joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future.
Contributing to a brighter, more sustainable future.
It’s possible with a role at Sea-Bird Scientific. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Sea-Bird Scientific, a Veralto company, is the world’s largest developer and manufacturer of products for the measurement of salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, nutrients and related oceanographic parameters in marine waters. We offer products to support best-in-class oceanography and climate science. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that is team-centered, customer-driven, quality-focused, and growth-oriented.
At Sea-Bird Scientific and Veralto, you’ll be part of a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do every day directly supports the health and sustainability of our oceans and their ecosystems, and where you’ll have access to robust opportunities to deepen your skillset and develop your career.
We offer:
Flexible working hours
Professional onboarding and training options
Powerful team looking forward to working with you
Career coaching and development opportunities
Health benefits
Sea-Bird Scientific builds the world’s most trusted oceanographic instruments — tools that help researchers understand our oceans and protect the planet. As a Final Test Technician II, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every instrument that leaves our facility meets the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and performance.
This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where your expertise directly contributes to the quality of data used by scientists, environmental agencies, and research institutions around the world.
You’ll report to the Final Test & Calibration Supervisor and serve as a technical resource within the team, supporting complex testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts while mentoring junior technicians.
This position is part of the Final Test department located in Bellevue, Washington and is on-site.
What you’ll do (your typical day):
Advanced Instrument Testing & Evaluation
Perform complex testing and calibration of oceanographic instruments measuring salinity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, and more.
Independently analyze test data, identify anomalies, and determine corrective actions.
Troubleshoot electro‑mechanical, electronic, and mechanical issues to root cause.
Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, SOPs, engineering drawings, and work orders.
Execute advanced set‑ups, modifications, calibrations, and verification of test equipment and fixtures.
Identify recurring issues or process gaps and contribute to corrective and preventive actions.
Equipment & Process Expertise
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot automatic and semi‑automatic equipment in a continuous production environment.
Install, modify, repair, dismantle, and validate machinery and test systems using documentation and blueprints.
Assemble, test, and verify complex sub‑assemblies and final assemblies using a variety of tools and diagnostic equipment.
Collaboration, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement
Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Final Test leadership to resolve technical challenges.
Provide guidance and informal mentoring to Technician I team members.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, safety, and product quality.
Clearly communicate status updates, risks, and improvement opportunities to the Final Test Supervisor.
What you bring:
Education & Experience
A 2‑year technical degree plus relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on work.
3–5 years of electrical and/or mechanical experience in manufacturing, testing, calibration, or production environments.
Technical Skills
Strong proficiency with hand tools, power tools, test jigs, fixtures, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and diagnostic equipment.
Advanced electro‑mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and engineering documentation.
Experience supporting process improvements or equipment optimization is a strong plus.
Why Sea-Bird Scientific
Work with purpose: your work directly supports global ocean research and environmental stewardship.
Join a collaborative, mission‑driven team that values technical excellence and continuous learning.
Grow your skills in a highly specialized, impactful field.
Sea-Bird Scientific is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.
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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The compensation range for this role is $29.00 - $31.00 USD per hour. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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