Operations Technician III: Sea-Bird Scientific

Imagine yourself... + Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impacton the world around you. + Growing your expertiseand expanding your skillset with every project. Itu2019s possible with a role at Sea-Bird Scientific. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Sea-Bird Scientific, a Veralto company, is the worldu2019s 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, youu2019ll 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 youu2019ll have access to robust opportunities to deepen your skillset and develop your career. Job Description The Operations Technician III provides high quality assembly, repair, testing, and preventative maintenance support for Sea-Bird Scientific instrumentation across multiple product lines, including CSTAR, UBAT, and CROVER, in both production and service environments. This position requires advanced technical proficiency in soldering, diagnostics, and electronic troubleshooting to ensure product reliability, service turnaround time, and on time delivery commitments are met. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for supporting a wide range of instruments and must demonstrate adaptability when shifting between product lines based on operational priorities. The Operations Technician III is expected to follow established standard work, identify and escalate material shortages or technical issues, support process improvement initiatives, and collaborate effectively with cross functional teams to maintain workflow continuity. Success in this role requires strong troubleshooting ability, effective communication, a positive and team oriented mindset, and a willingness to cross train on multiple platforms as well as provide technical knowledge transfer to peers when needed. This position directly supports both new production builds and service repairs and requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a high level of ownership in maintaining quality and throughput. Primary Responsibilities: + Perform repair, assembly, testing, verification, and preventative maintenance on Sea-Bird Scientific equipment following established work instructions. + Conduct advanced soldering, wiring, and electronic component-level troubleshooting and repair using a structured and logical approach. + Support production and service operations across CSTAR, UBAT, and CROVER product lines. + Follow detailed technical documentation including drawings, schematics, bills of material, and internal procedures to ensure accurate builds. + Complete pre-assembly and final quality inspections to ensure components and finished assemblies meet standards. + Accurately document service activities, repair findings, and identified issues according to standard protocols. + Identify and escalate part shortages, quality concerns, and process issues to leadership in a timely manner. + Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets. + Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying workflow inefficiencies and supporting cross-training and peer training efforts. Required Qualifications: + Three to five years of related experience with demonstrated advanced mechanical aptitude and strong soldering skills. + Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams, and effectively use test equipment such as power supplies, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, experience with Oracle or ServiceMax preferred, and ability to learn scientific or plotting software. + Strong attention to detail, effective communication and collaboration skills, good time management, willingness to cross train across product lines, and a proven record of reliability and punctuality. Education: Associate degree in Electronics, vocational/technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing or service environment. Language Skills: u2022 Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures in English u2022 Ability to write reports in English and effectively present information u2022 Ability to respond to common technical inquiries or production issues Mathematical Skills: u2022 Ability to analyze sensor test data for reliability and repeatability 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 Veraltou2019s 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 youu2019ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, weu2019re Safeguarding the Worldu2019s Most Vital Resourcesu2122u2014and building rewarding careers along the way US ONLY : 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 associateu2019s 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 between $33-$35hr. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companyu2019s sole discretion, consistent with the law. US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available here ( . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation. Unsolicited Assistance We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies (, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral. US ONLY : 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 associateu2019s 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 $33.00 - $35.00 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. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companyu2019s sole discretion, consistent with the law. US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available here ( . We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation. Unsolicited Assistance We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the Veralto companies (, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.Veralto and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

Created: 2026-03-25