Design Specialist - Test (III)

flir; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Educational assistance

Career development support

Job summary

Teledyne Digital Imaging in Waterloo, Ontario, is seeking a Design Specialist - Test to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of test systems for hardware and software evaluation. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and support teams to ensure robust test coverage and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes developing robust test infrastructure, new test files and setups, and analyzing test results to drive product quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree or PhD with no prior experience.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with engineers and production personnel.
• Experience designing and maintaining test systems across hardware and software.
• Strong problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and enhance test infrastructure to improve performance, reliability, and coverage.
• Develop new test files and test plans to address gaps and support new product introductions.
• Design and implement new test setups for evolving product requirements.
• Analyze test results to identify trends in product performance and test stability.
• Deploy new or updated test files into the manufacturing environment.
• Design and develop software tools to support other functional groups.
• Review new product designs for technical accuracy and test readiness.
• Assign tasks to technical support associates and monitor progress.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and new product enablement.
• Support the transition of products from engineering to production.

Skills

Test infrastructure

Test files

Test plans

Test setups

Software tools

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in CS/CE

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

None

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Our Company is built on employee mutual commitment and respect, enthusiasm and progress. Teledyne Digital Imaging is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc., a U.S. publicly listed enterprise, and specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high-performance CMOS and CCD image sensors and modular expandable cameras. Teledyne Digital Imaging's products are used worldwide in machine vision, document scanning, image capture, surveillance, process monitoring, manufacturing inspection, medical imaging, and multimedia. As part of our continuing growth in this high technology market, Teledyne Digital Imaging is recruiting for a Design Specialist - Test in Waterloo!

The Design Specialist - Test is responsible for the design, performance, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of both hardware and software test systems used to evaluate product and component performance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality and manufacturability by developing robust test coverage, analyzing performance trends, and supporting the transition of new products from engineering into production.

Working closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, manufacturing, and technical support—the Design Specialist - Test integrates multiple tools, processes, and technologies to improve test effectiveness, reliability, and scalability.

What You Will Do

• Design, modify, and enhance test infrastructure to improve performance, reliability, and coverage
• Develop new test files and test plans to address gaps in test coverage and support new product introductions
• Design and implement new test setups for evolving product requirements
• Analyze test results to identify trends in product performance and test stability
• Deploy new or updated test files into the manufacturing environment
• Design and develop software tools to support other functional groups based on operational needs
• Review new product designs for technical accuracy and test readiness
• Assign tasks to technical support associates and monitor progress to ensure timely execution
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, technology advancement, and new product enablement
• Support the transition of products from engineering to production, ensuring smooth handoff and manufacturability

What you need

Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree or PhD with no prior experience

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability work on problems of diverse scope and produce creative and reliable solutions.
• Ability to communicate efficiently with engineers and production personnel of various technical backgrounds.
• A strong sense of commitment to completion of tasks through regular follow ups, great communication, and effort to find solutions to resolve obstacles.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-changing environments with shifting priorities.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving logistical or operational challenges.
• Working effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering, project management, and operations.
• Ensuring accuracy in documentation, scheduling, and resource tracking.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits
• Progressive vacation plan and paid holidays
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Educational assistance and career development support
• Opportunities to work on globally impactful technologies

Salary Range

$76,800.00-$102,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

What happens next

Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps, including interviews and assessments as needed.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy within our organization

Teledyne Digital Imaging does not use AI tools to assist in the Screening, Assessing and Selecting of candidates for this role

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.