Mechanical Design Engineer

Teledyne FLIR; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR in United States (Rancho Cordova, CA) seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and improve mechanical/electromechanical systems from concept through installation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes solving thermal, hydraulic and mechanical challenges, coordinating fabrication and testing, and supporting troubleshooting and design improvements to boost performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills – required.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and apply engineering principles – required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills – required.
• Experience working on projects of moderate complexity – required.
• Proficiency in mechanical system design and analysis – required.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze customer requirements, technical specifications, and design constraints.
• Design mechanical and electromechanical systems, including instruments, machines, and control systems.
• Develop and refine solutions for thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical applications.
• Coordinate fabrication, installation, and testing to ensure alignment with engineering standards.
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of equipment and systems.
• Evaluate field performance and recommend design improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate hardware and software components.
• Contribute to project progress updates and communicate technical findings clearly.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Design skills

Technical interpretation

Written & verbal comms

Project experience

Mechanical systems design

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

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

Join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer and play a key role in designing and improving mechanical and electromechanical systems that drive our business forward. In this role, you’ll contribute to innovative product development—from concept through installation—working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. Your work will directly impact operational efficiency, product performance, and customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do

• Research and analyze customer requirements, technical specifications, and design constraints
• Design mechanical and electromechanical systems, including instruments, machines, and control systems
• Develop and refine solutions for thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical applications
• Coordinate fabrication, installation, and testing to ensure alignment with engineering standards
• Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of equipment and systems
• Evaluate field performance and recommend design improvements
• Collaborate with teams to integrate hardware and software components
• Contribute to project progress updates and communicate technical findings clearly

What you need

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills – required
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and apply engineering principles – required
• Effective written and verbal communication skills – required
• Experience working on projects of moderate complexity – required
• Proficiency in mechanical system design and analysis – required
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field – required
• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience – required
• Ability to adapt, prioritize tasks, and work collaboratively – required

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship Active government security clearance or the ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
• Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately 10%.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Professional development and continued learning opportunities
• Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle and cross-functional teams
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

What happens next

Once you submit your application, our recruiting team will review your qualifications. If your background aligns with our needs, we will contact you to schedule an initial conversation, typically via phone or video.

Salary Range

$90,800.00-$121,100.000

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. 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.