Design Specialist -- Test (Senior)

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global impact

Professional growth

Testing facilities access

Supports diversity and innovation

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated’s Digital Imaging division seeks a Design Specialist – Test (Senior) in Waterloo to design, deploy, and maintain hardware and software test systems. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, and support teams to ensure product quality, robustness, and manufacturability across test coverage, trends, and scalability.

The role emphasizes developing robust test coverage, analyzing performance, and enabling smooth handoffs from engineering to production with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Alternatively, 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree or PhD.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, SQL and MATLAB is required.
• Experience designing and maintaining robust test systems.
• Ability to analyze performance trends and support production transitions.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and enhance test infrastructure to improve performance and coverage.
• Develop new test files and plans to address gaps in coverage.
• Design new test setups for evolving product requirements.
• Analyze test results to identify trends in performance and stability.
• Deploy test files into manufacturing environments.
• Develop software tools to support other teams as needed.
• Review new product designs for test readiness and accuracy.
• Assign tasks to technical support and monitor progress.
• Identify opportunities for process and technology improvements.
• Support the transition of products from engineering to production.

Skills

LabVIEW

Python

SQL

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Test automation tools

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.

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

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.

Design Specialist – Test ( Senior) 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
• Proficiency in required programming, automation and analysis tools:
• LabVIEW
• Python
• SQL
• MatLab

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of semiconductor image sensor technology
• Past experience in testing of high performance camera systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Past experience in testing of high performance camera systems
• Past experience in automation of test systems
• Past experience in working with subject matter experts to deliver highly integrated, production ready test systems
• Prepare BOMs and testing requirements ( mechanical, electronical, opto-electronical, software etc)

Typical Deliverables

• Camera/Sensor test plans ( including engineering documentation)
• Fully automated test systems
• Hands-on testing of prototypes and production-ready systems
• BOMs and testing requirements (mechanical, electronical, opto-electronical, software etc)

What We Offer

• A collaborative engineering culture with global impact.
• Opportunities to work on industry‑leading imaging and semiconductor technologies.
• Professional growth supported by experienced technical leaders.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Access to world‑class design tools and testing facilities.
• A workplace that values diversity, learning, and innovation.

Salary Range

$83,600.00-$111,500.000

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.

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.