Electrical Engineering Technician

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Miamisburg, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an Engineering Technician to troubleshoot and maintain a major production line, investigate electronic failures, fabricate and recalibrate testers and fixtures, and analyze schematics to determine root causes.

You will prototype new designs, participate in pre-production testing, and train staff on procedures while coordinating with divisions to improve processes and product quality. U.S. Secret Clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree with at least 1 year of electronic troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read electronic schematics and solder; J-STD certification preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance; DoE requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Designs and fabricates prototype manual test stations and fixtures.
• Repairs and recalibrates production testers, cables, and test fixtures.
• Analyzes electrical schematics and determines root causes for failure modes.
• Prototype and troubleshoot existing and new electronic designs.
• Contributes to pre-production builds, debug, and product testing in labs.

Skills

Electronic troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Soldering

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Altium

PSpice

MS Office

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.

The Engineering Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of a major production line. This Technician is the primary investigator in electronic failure analysis and reporting. Fabricates, repairs and recalibrates production testers, cables, and test fixtures. Analyzes electrical schematics and determines root causes for failure modes. A strong grasp of electrical troubleshooting principles, electronic circuitry, soldering, and non-destructive analysis is required to be successful in this position. Applicants must be self-starters and able to quickly organize tasks in order to allocate time to keep program on track.

What You’ll Do:

• Designs and fabricates prototype manual test stations and fixtures;
• Repairs and recalibrates production testers, cables, and test fixtures;
• Analyzes electrical schematics and determines root causes for failure modes;
• Able to prototype and troubleshoot both existing and new electronic designs;
• Participates in and conducts pre-production builds, debug, and product testing at internal, government and/or customer labs;
• Ability to become a subject matter expert on a major product line;
• Trains test technicians and production personnel to test procedures and procedure changes;
• Reviews and improves test procedures;
• Coordinates with other divisions at site to continuously improve product and processes;
• Conducts laboratory or field test experiments and investigations, as well as correlates and interprets observations and results;

Applicants must be self-starters and able to quickly organize tasks in order to allocate time to keep program on track.

What You Need:

• 2-year technical degree with at least 1 year of electronic troubleshooting experience;
• Ability to read electronic schematics;
• Ability to solder and be certified to J-STD;
• Organized and task oriented;
• Knowledge of electronic design software (Altium, PSpice preferred) is desirable;
• Must be proficient in MS Office;
• Must also have the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance;
• Previous experience with military high reliability programs and working with Military Standards is desirable;
• Ingenuity and attention to detail skills are essential;
• Please note that due to the requirements from the Department of Energy, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED;

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. is required;
• Bending, reaching, and use of multiple hand tools is required;
• Prolonged work with a microscope is required;

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
• A collaborative environment working on mission‑critical technology

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

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.

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.