Sea-Bird Scientific – Calibration Systems Technician

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.

About the Role:

Reporting into the VES Leader, the Calibration Systems Technician is responsible for supporting production and the calibration department through process improvement, execution of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and optimizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of calibration systems. These systems are used to precisely calibrate equipment used to make physical oceanographic, biogeochemical and optical measurements in both deep ocean and freshwater environments.

This position is part of the Operations Team located in Bellevue, Washington and will be onsite.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

Identify, troubleshoot and repair issues in calibration systems to minimize production down time.
Oversee equipment maintenance tasks daily.
Develop/Sustain Standards for preventative maintenance including checking and cleaning.
Maintain/Present Daily Management of system performance.
Install and validate equipment and processes in the calibration lab to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
Read schematics, assembly drawings, and process sheets to perform testing/troubleshooting of equipment.
Work cross functionally to train team members on TPM processes and standards.

The essential requirements of the job include:

3-5 years related experience in manufacturing or technical environments.
Understanding of and ability to implement the TPM approach.
Ability to work independently, prioritizing attention to detail.
Knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, compressed air and lubrication systems.
Demonstrated ability to gain buy-in.
Familiar with high- and low-pressure plumbing systems, including compression and NPT fittings.
Experience in cooling and heating systems

It would be an asset if you have:

Drafting and modeling experience, SolidWorks
Machining experience (manual lathe/mill).

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 16,000 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.

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
401(k)

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 $35.00 – $38.00 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.