Manufacturing Support Engineer

flir; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Manufacturing Support Engineer to sustain and improve high-volume camera assembly operations. You will maintain equipment, troubleshoot issues, and drive lean initiatives in a ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 environment compliant with ITAR/EAR.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure safe, efficient production with quality and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in engineering technology or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, engineering technician, or production support.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing, preferred.
• Experience with camera/optical or precision assembly is advantageous.
• Able to read drawings, schematics, and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation of high-volume camera assembly, inspection, and test lines.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and production issues to reduce downtime.
• Install, set up, qualify, and maintain manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and process verification.
• Assist process development, validation, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data and support corrective actions and audits.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Reading engineering drawings

Familiar with machine vision

Industrial controls knowledge

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 Summary:

MUST BE US CITIZEN OR PERM RESIDENT

• The Manufacturing Support Engineer supports high-volume camera manufacturing operations by maintaining production equipment, troubleshooting process and equipment issues, implementing process improvements, and supporting engineering initiatives. This role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure production lines operate safely, efficiently, and consistently while meeting quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• The Manufacturing Support Engineer plays a key role in sustaining and recovering automated assembly, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position requires strong technical aptitude, hands-on problem-solving skills, and a commitment to Lean Manufacturing principles within an organization certified to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards and compliant with ITAR and EAR regulations. The role will includes testing new concepts, supporting existing production lines, executing experiments, maintenance and monitoring equipment performance and processes
• The work is engaging, combining creativity with detail, and mechanics with theory. Do you like high expectations and challenging work? Do you like working with engaged, high-energy colleagues? Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and fun. The work environment is general office and Clean Room or environmentally controlled environments. Are you a self-starter, driven and motivated, ready to take on full process ownership, and have the initiative to grow your career.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support daily operation of high-volume camera assembly, inspection, and test production lines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, process, and production issues to minimize downtime and improve manufacturing performance.
• Assist in the installation, setup, qualification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, fixtures, and tooling.
• Perform equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and process verification activities.
• Support manufacturing engineers with process development, validation, yield improvement, and continuous improvement projects.
• Collect, analyze, and document production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions related to quality and production issues.
• Build, modify, repair, and maintain fixtures, tools, workstations, and production equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, setup procedures, equipment logs, and process records.
• Train operators on equipment operation, process changes, and standardized work practices.
• Support new product introductions, process transfers, pilot builds, and production ramp activities.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and productivity improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ITAR, EAR, and company policies.
• Support internal, customer, and certification audits as required.
• Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time, work in clean room and lift 25 lb without assistance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering technician, or production support role.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience with camera, optical, electronics, semiconductors, automotive, medical device, or precision assembly manufacturing is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and automated assembly systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with machine vision, robotics, automated test equipment, and industrial controls is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing data collection systems.
• Understanding quality systems, process control, and root cause analysis techniques.

Key Competencies

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Hands-on problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across multiple functions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Continuous improvement and customer-focused mindset.

Salary Range:

$62,800.00-$83,700.000

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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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.