Engineering Technician

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Relays, a Teledyne Defense Electronics unit, is seeking an Engineering Technician in Hawthorne, CA. You will diagnose, repair, and build test equipment including temperature chambers and controllers, and support manufacturing with RF device testing and reports.

The role requires an engineering degree (electrical preferred) or equivalent technician experience, with knowledge of spectrum analyzers and manual dexterity.

Qualifications

• A.A. or B.S. degree in engineering (Electrical preferred) or equivalent technician experience such as with the Military or Technical School.
• Must have knowledge of electronic circuit analysis and repair with prior spectrum analyzer testing of RF devices.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Experience with electronic test software/equipment and schematics/blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and build test/manufacturing equipment including Temperature Chambers and Controllers.
• Operate and repair vibration/shock systems and RF test equipment.
• Assist production in testing RF devices and compile test reports.
• Handle non-routine assignments and recognise deviations from standard practice.
• Train operators on proper use of equipment and perform periodic maintenance.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

Python programming

Electrical test equipment

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical preferred)

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Multimeter

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 Job Description

Teledyne Relays (a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC), is a manufacturer of Electromechanical Relays, Solid State Relays, Power Controllers, RF COAX Switches and RF switching systems. Teledyne Relays’ mission, vision, and value statements have never really changed in principle since 1963. Dedication to every employee and client’s success; Innovation that matters - for our company and for the world; Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships – Teledyne Relays is EveryWhereYouLook!

We are seeking for an Engineering Technician with the following qualifications:

Responsibilities

• Hands-on diagnosing, repairing and building of test and manufacturing equipment. Including Temperature Chambers and Temperature Controllers.
• Operate and repair of vibration and shock systems, electrical testers, laser welders, and other specialized automatic equipment.
• Assist production in the testing of coaxial switches and other RF devices and compiling test reports when needed.
• Works on assignments that are not routine in nature with ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice.
• Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with group while following Company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Participates in failure analysis.
• Exhibit sound judgment and communicate clearly to Supervisor and co-workers when identifying/resolving problems, developing alternate solutions, asking questions for clarification/providing feedback.
• Be able to prioritize/plan work demonstrating time efficiency, accuracy, and thoroughness to ensure quality products and processes.
• Recommends changes in test methods/assembly process or equipment to Engineering.
• Conducts operator training on the proper use of equipment and performs periodic maintenance.
• Experience programming with LabView, python, or similar test and automation software is a plus.

Requirements

• A.A. or B.S. degree in engineering (Electronic preferred) or equivalent technician experience such as with the Military or Technical School.
• Must have knowledge of electronic circuit analysis and repair – have prior experience using a spectrum analyzer to test RF devices.
• Must have good hand eye coordination, good manual dexterity.
• Must have knowledge/experience with a multimeter, power supply, electronic test software/equipment.
• Must be able to use schematics and blueprints to assemble test systems.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out written/oral/diagram form instructions and be able to deal with problems with concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Will occasionally be in contact with moving mechanical equipment and will continuously be working near moving mechanical parts.
• Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Person" (US Citizens, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).
• In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Relays requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.

Salary Range: $45,300.00-$60,400.000

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, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing.

All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day.

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.