Manufacturing Test Technician - Electro-Optical Systems

Teledyne; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, Oregon, seeks an assembler to build opto-electro-mechanical components and subassemblies under supervision. You will perform tests, verify sensors, and ensure alignment using defined procedures.

The role requires interpreting drawings, assembling intricate subassemblies, and using diagnostic tools like DMMs and oscilloscopes. Lifting up to 50 lbs and a strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and electro-optical systems and components preferred.
• PCB assembly experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds for short durations.
• Meticulous attention to detail; ability to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, technical manuals, and procedures to perform assembly and test operations.
• Assemble, install, align, and adjust electro-optical, mechanical, and electronic subassemblies.
• Operate computer-based test software and diagnostic tools to verify sensor functionality, calibration, and alignment.
• Perform optical alignment activities, including laser operation and verification of optical paths.
• Use precision hand tools to meet performance specifications.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and electro-optical issues using test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, signal generators).
• Apply adhesives, epoxies, and bonding compounds per procedures and curing requirements.
• Verify all assembly, alignment, and test steps are completed accurately and in sequence.
• Inspect finished work for quality; document results in electronic systems.
• Maintain high attention to detail to ensure product reliability and flight-critical integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Electro-optical assemblies

PCB assembly

DMM

Oscilloscope

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Digital multimeter (DMM)

Oscilloscope

Job description

US - Wilsonville, OR

Full time

REQ33399

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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:

Under general supervision, assemble precision components or subsystems having both opto‑mechanical and electro‑optical assemblies. Perform test and verification procedures for complex opto‑mechanical and electro‑optical components and subassemblies using defined production procedures.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, technical manuals, and procedures to perform assigned assembly and test operations

• Assemble, install, align, and adjust electro‑optical, mechanical, and electronic subassemblies

• Operate computer‑based test software and diagnostic tools to verify sensor functionality, calibration, and alignment

• Perform optical alignment activities, including laser operation and verification of optical paths

• Use precision hand tools to make fine mechanical and optical adjustments to meet performance specifications

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and electro‑optical issues using test equipment such as digital multimeters (DMM), oscilloscopes, signal generators and other diagnostic instruments

• Apply adhesives, epoxies, and bonding compounds in accordance with approved procedures and curing requirements

• Verify that all assembly, alignment, and test steps are completed accurately and in the proper sequence

• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and documentation requirements

• Document test results, inspections, and process completion in electronic systems

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure product reliability, performance, and flight‑critical integrity

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• High school degree or GED required, Associates degree preferred

• 1 - 2 years of experience troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and electro‑optical systems and components strongly preferred

• Printed circuit board (PCB) assembly experience preferred

• Basic computer skills required

• Able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds for short durations

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to learn on the job

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.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join 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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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.

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.