For over 50 years, our talented employees at Zetec have been advancing nondestructive testing (NDT) standards. What is NDT you might be asking yourself? 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

The Eddy Current Manufacturing Engineer serves as the primary technical expert for Eddy Current Testing (ECT) within manufacturing. This role supports EC probe production through advanced electrical engineering skills, mechanical/hardware understanding, troubleshooting leadership, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Product Management teams. The engineer ensures robust test processes, develops technical training, resolves manufacturing issues rapidly, and contributes to probe and coil design activities (e.g., prototype, pilot, and production work instructions). The role is critical to sustaining and expanding internal EC expertise and supporting EC skill and training needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide day-to-day technical support and immediate issue resolution for EC probe manufacturing.
Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of our instruments, probes, and software to support the manufacturing team by troubleshooting issues, creating or updating work instructions, and providing guidance to determine the significance and impact of problems.
Review, refine, and document QC test requirements, methods, and work instructions.
Deliver training to QC and manufacturing staff on EC principles, instrument use, and test procedures.
Support instrument and software functionality for EC testing systems.
Collaborate with Engineering on coil design, probe revisions, prototype testing, and feasibility studies.
Support evaluations of supplier and product non-conformances, including alternate material testing.
Assist Product Management and Customer Service with application questions and technical inquiries related to EC probes.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

US Citizen
Strong electrical engineering foundation with hands-on mechanical or hardware experience.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex test and/or manufacturing issues.
Experience in manufacturing, test engineering, or sensor/coil hardware preferred.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate technical details clearly.
Strong attention to detail

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school Diploma required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field (mechanical, electrical and/or manufacturing) or equivalent industry experience preferred
7 years of experience as an engineer (mechanical, electrical and/or manufacturing)
5+ years experience in NDT Industry
Experience with EC/NDT applications a plus

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ECT level I or II preferred
Willingness to pursue level III within 5 years of employment
Able to obtain a DoD Clearance

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular sitting, standing and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
Hearing and speaking
Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in an electronic manufacturing environment with periodic exposure to noise, chemical compounds, and fumes associated with the manufacturing of electronic components.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

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 5%).
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. Are you thinking Snoqualmie is too far? Maybe not! Zetec is easily accessible just off I-90/Hwy 18 and for many is a reverse commute from most points in the Puget Sound. 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.
And 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.
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.