Field Service Technician - EO/IR Systems Expert

Teledyne FLIR; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Vehicle usage

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense seeks a professional Field Service / Support Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade advanced EO/IR and electro-mechanical systems on customer sites across the United States, with some international travel. The role focuses on end-to-end lifecycle support and requires strong technical troubleshooting, independence, and effective communication.

The position is 100% customer-facing, with a mix of electrical, mechanical, software, and hardware work,

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or trade education in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electro Mechanical Systems, or related discipline preferred.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in field service, electronics repair, or electro-mechanical troubleshooting.
• Background in electronics, electro-mechanical systems, or equivalent military technical training.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair experience on complex electrical, mechanical, and basic software systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a passport.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%–60%, including short-notice assignments, domestic and occasionally international.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of EO/IR, radar, and electro-mechanical systems, including electrical, mechanical, software, and optical components.
• Install company products and perform system integration activities at customer sites.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support to customers.
• Communicate directly with customers to assess service needs, explain findings, and provide solutions.
• Deliver on-the-job training to customer personnel on system operation and maintenance.
• Coordinate and execute domestic and occasional international travel.
• Manage field diagnostics, repair, maintenance, and upgrade activities independently.
• Prepare detailed service reports documenting diagnostics, repairs, parts used, and failure trends.

Skills

Field service

Electronics repair

Electro-mechanical

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

English proficiency

MS Office

Driver's license

Passport

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or trade education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense seeks a professional Field Service / Support Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade advanced EO/IR and electro-mechanical systems on customer sites across the United States, with some international travel. The role focuses on end-to-end lifecycle support and requires strong technical troubleshooting, independence, and effective communication.

The position is 100% customer-facing, with a mix of electrical, mechanical, software, and hardware work,