Instrument Technician II

About the role

For over 50 years, our talented employees at Zetec have been advancing nondestructive testing (NDT) standards. NDT is a testing and analysis technique used by many different industries such as oil & gas, military, power generation, aerospace and much, much more. Zetec is a global leader in NDT and located right here in beautiful Snoqualmie, WA.

Job Summary

Perform moderate to complex production, analysis, test, calibration, and repair of electronic instruments and mechanical equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyze, diagnose, produce, and troubleshoot instruments and/or equipment.
• Perform necessary steps to ready equipment for shipment to customer.
• Communicate with customers to understand failure mechanisms, as required.
• Read schematics, data books, and troubleshoot to component level.
• Professionally represent Zetec while travelling to customer sites in support of equipment. Duties may include technical support, repairs, and calibration of Zetec equipment and direct interface with customer.
• Perform installations, electrical and mechanical repairs, and overall systems troubleshooting in a radiological controlled environment, as required.
• Comply with Zetec Calibration Program Requirements.
• Make suggestions to Engineering Department to improve the fabrication or function of the equipment and/or checkout of the equipment.
• Complete certification letters and stickers at time of equipment calibration.
• Provide training to customers on calibration and repair of Zetec manufactured equipment.
• Provide training to others.
• Support new product development.
• Assist Sustaining Engineering with validation testing due to design changes.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safe working conditions.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Overtime as required.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles. Be fully engaged and contribute to continuous improvement.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Intermediate PC proficiency using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to run proprietary software on PC’s and workstations.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and employ effective time management skills.
• Ability to solder surface mounted electronic components and cables.
• Must be a self-starter; works independently without supervision.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AA degree in Instrumentation technology or equivalent.
• Minimum one (3) year experience in an electronics technician role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• Ability to pass Eddy Current Level I certification within first 180 days of employment required.
• Other Eddy Current Certifications (e.g. Level II, IIA, III, QDA), desired.

Languages Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regular sitting, standing and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks.
• Hearing and speaking.
• Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment Requirement

• Able to perform essential duties of the job while wearing PPE required for the job. Such PPE may include closed toe and closed heel shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, toe guards, face shields, etc.

Travel

Travel as needed (up to 10%).

Why Zetec?

• Zetec is located on the Snoqualmie Ridge! Soak in the mountain views of Mt Si or take an afternoon walk to the falls.
• Not convinced? Google it! It’s really not as far as you think.
• Have an opportunity to learn from the best! Our employee tenure is an average of 17 years! That’s almost two decades of knowledge to take in.
• Once you get here, we balance our work with play. There are ample opportunities to engage in activities other than just work. We have on-site games, a gym that has equipment for yoga to CrossFit, healthy snack offerings, birthday breaks (everything in moderation, right?!), Summer BBQs, and so much more.
• Zetec offers a flexible work environment that works for almost anyone’s schedule. We even offer hybrid work schedules for certain positions.
• We offer comprehensive benefits package of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, 401(k) + company match, short-term/long-term disability. Our benefits package also include 10 days of vacation (and increases over time), 8 paid holidays along with 3 floating holidays to use at your leisure, accrued sick leave, paid volunteer time, tuition assistance, team participation stipends, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zetec is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building, promoting, and cultivating a safe and inclusive work environment. We welcome individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, working styles and skill sets. We believe that diversity will lead us to a stronger team that will foster continued innovation and allow us to better serve our customers and communities.