Service Engineer I

Service Engineer I

Imagine yourself…Growing your technical expertise and expanding your skillset with every instrument you service. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. 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. Our instruments enable the world's leading scientists and institutions to advance ocean and climate research.

At Sea-Bird Scientific and Veralto, you'll be part of a culture 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 technical training
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Career coaching and development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k)

About the Role

Sea-Bird Scientific is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Service Engineer I to join our Service Team supporting the calibration, repair, and testing of world-class oceanographic instruments. Our high-accuracy sensors are used globally to measure key ocean parameters that contribute to climate research, environmental monitoring, and marine science.

In this role, you will perform calibrations and repairs of Sea-Bird instruments, analyze test data, troubleshoot performance issues, and ensure products meet our stringent quality standards before returning to customers. You will work closely with fellow engineers, production, and quality teams to deliver reliable, accurate instruments that our customers depend on.

This role is based in Bellevue, WA, and reports directly to the Global Service Manager onsite.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Calibrate, test, and repair oceanographic sensors to ensure performance meets factory specifications.
• Execute test protocols for pressure, temperature, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen instruments.
• Document calibration data, test results, and parts usage in ServiceMax and internal quality systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues using schematics, measurement tools, and diagnostic software.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain on process improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement (Lean/VES) activities to drive productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment in accordance with ESD and 5S standards.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in an electronics testing, repair, or calibration environment.
• Working knowledge of test instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and pressure calibrators.
• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with ERP/CRM systems.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Experience working in a laboratory or production service environment.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Enthusiasm for learning and supporting a mission-driven organization focused on ocean and climate science.

Why You'll Love Working Here

When you join Sea-Bird Scientific, you become part of the Water Quality (WQ) platform within Veralto—a global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources™—and 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 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 $80,000 - $90,000 USD per year. 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 Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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.