CSAC Manufacturing and Process Engineer Hardware

Frontdoor Defense; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(k) with Company Match

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a CSAC Manufacturing and Process Engineer in Thousand Oaks, CA to lead manufacturing improvements, boost yield, and increase throughput.

You will work hands-on with CSAC assembly, test, inspection, and material handling, analyzing data and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality. You will collaborate across functions and develop documentation and training materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field such as manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, process or production engineering in technical settings.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, specs, and manufacturing docs.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting production data.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve CSAC assembly, test, inspection, material handling, and manufacturing processes to boost yield and throughput.
• Collaborate with production personnel and hardware to identify constraints and implement improvements.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process specs, travelers, forms, and training materials.
• Analyze manufacturing data (defects, scrap, rework, cycle time, yield) and drive root-cause actions.
• Develop automation solutions, production databases, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Define fixtures, tooling, gauges, and equipment; refine designs from operator feedback.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations for readiness.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing experience

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems Engineering

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Scripting

Reporting tools

Manufacturing information systems

Job description

CSAC Manufacturing and Process Engineer

Lead CSAC manufacturing process improvements to boost yield and throughput

Location: Thousand Oaks, California

Compensation: $72,800 - 97,100 USD / year

About The Role

CSAC Manufacturing and Process Engineer

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.

Join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as a CSAC Manufacturing and Process Engineer!

Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. We're a powerhouse in R&D innovation, the home of Teledyne's Central Research Laboratory, and the world's leading provider of infrared sensors, with over 60 years of tech evolution and customers like NASA, ESA, and the US Department of Defense.

What You'll Do:

• Support and improve CSAC assembly, test, inspection, material handling, and manufacturing processes to increase yield, quality, and throughput.
• Work hands‑on with production personnel and hardware to identify process constraints, validate improvements, and provide technical support.
• Create and maintain work instructions, process specifications, assembly procedures, travelers, forms, and training materials.
• Analyze manufacturing data, including defects, scrap, rework, cycle time, and yield to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop practical automation solutions, production databases, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve efficiency, traceability, and decision‑making.
• Define, qualify, and implement production fixtures, tooling, gauges, and equipment while refining designs through operator feedback.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to sustain process improvements and production readiness.

What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, process engineering, production engineering, or new product introduction in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting production and process data.
• Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, scripting, reporting tools, or manufacturing information systems.
• Experience with production fixtures, tooling, semiconductor processes, wire bonding, solder reflow, or wafer‑level fabrication.
• Strong technical writing, problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Fun Employee Events throughout the year

Why Teledyne?

Our innovations are ’Everywhere You Look™ – from the James Webb Space Telescope to atomic clocks. Join us and make a difference!

Salary Range: $72,800.00-$97,100.000

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.

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.