Engineering Technician

Teledyne FLIR; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR is seeking an NPI Engineering Technician to support development and launch of new gimbal products in Portland, Oregon. The role collaborates with Design, Qualification, Quality and Manufacturing teams to build electromechanical and optomechanical prototypes and guide transitions from design to production.

You will perform hands-on build support, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement, participating in design reviews for manufacturability to ensure issues are documented and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in a technician role supporting NPI, prototype, or LRIP.
• Direct experience with electromechanical and/or optomechanical assemblies preferred.
• Experience leading 5S and lean manufacturing principles; updating technical work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support prototype builds for complex electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies in coordination with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Manage LRIP line activities including scheduling, line setup, resource coordination, and performance tracking.
• Maintain and oversee line assets including tools, fixtures, and equipment for prototype and early production phases.
• Implement and maintain 5S standards to promote workplace efficiency, organization, and safety.
• Update work instructions and ensure production documentation stays current and accurate.
• Participate in design reviews to support Design for Manufacturability and provide production-focused feedback.
• Identify and document production issues, tooling limitations, and component fit/function concerns for review with engineering.
• Provide hands-on build support, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype and initial production phases.
• Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement in processes, product quality, and cycle time.
• Work independently and take ownership of tasks to drive issues to closure.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Self-motivated

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology/Manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems (Agile)

Job description

The NPI Engineering Technician will play a critical role in supporting the development and launch of new gimbal products at Teledyne FLIR. This position works closely with Product Design Engineering, Qualification, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to build and refine electromechanical and optomechanical prototypes, support LRIP production, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, self‑motivated, and capable of identifying and resolving manufacturability issues to ensure smooth transitions from design to production.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support prototype builds for complex electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies in close coordination with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
• Manage LRIP (Low-Rate Initial Production) line activities including scheduling, line setup, resource coordination, and performance tracking.
• Maintain and oversee line assets including specialized tools, fixtures, and equipment necessary for prototype and early production phases.
• Implement and maintain 5S standards, promoting workplace efficiency, organization, and safety.
• Own and execute moderate‑level work instruction updates, ensuring production documentation remains current and accurate.
• Participate in design reviews to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) efforts, providing firsthand feedback on manufacturability issues and improvement opportunities.
• Identify and document production issues, tooling limitations, and component fit/function concerns for review with engineering teams.
• Provide hands‑on build support, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype and initial production phases.
• Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement in processes, product quality, and cycle time.
• Work independently, taking ownership of tasks with minimal supervision and driving issues to closure.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in a technician role supporting NPI, prototype, or LRIP
• Direct experience working with electromechanical and/or optomechanical assemblies is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tools, fixtures, and equipment in a production or prototype setting.
• Experience leading and sustaining 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Skilled in reviewing and updating technical work instructions and related documentation.
• Familiarity with DFM principles and participation in design reviews to provide production‑focused feedback.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills; able to document, communicate, and **escalate** issues clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP and PLM systems (e.g., Agile) is a plus.
• Highly self‑driven, proactive, and capable of managing workload independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.