Engineering Technician

flir; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense seeks a hands-on NPI Engineering Technician to support the development and launch of new gimbal products. You will collaborate with design, qualification, quality, and manufacturing teams to build prototypes and drive manufacturability improvements from design to production.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in NPI/prototype environments, expertise with electromechanical or optomechanical assemblies, and strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or 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 environments.
• Direct experience with electromechanical and/or optomechanical assemblies is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing tools, fixtures, and equipment in a production or prototype setting.
• Experience leading and sustaining 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong documentation of work instructions and related records.

Responsibilities

• Support prototype builds for electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Manage LRIP line activities including scheduling, line setup, resources, and performance tracking.
• Maintain line assets, tools, fixtures, and equipment for prototype and early production phases.
• Implement 5S standards to promote efficiency, organization, and safety.
• Update work instructions and production documentation as needed.
• Contribute to DFM reviews by providing production-focused feedback.

Skills

NPI support

Prototype builds

5S lean

DFM feedback

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

PLM Agile

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

About Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Job Summary

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 environments.
• 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 escalation 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.

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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.