Mechanical Engineer

Teledyne Technologies; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Mechanical Engineer on the R&D team to design, analyze, prototype, and validate electro-mechanical systems for laboratory and field environments. The role focuses on new product development for advanced scientific instrumentation.

Candidates will work with cross-functional teams, create engineering drawings and BOMs, perform FEA, lead prototypes, and support DFM/DFT and stage-gate reviews while delivering reliable, high-performance products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience in scientific instrumentation or related systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and creating engineering drawings.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience.
• Background in CNC, sheet metal, injection molding, or additive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, materials, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with design for reliability (DFR) and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Ability to interpret GD&T and produce engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical components and integrated systems for new products.
• Support existing products, troubleshoot issues, and address obsolescence risks.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, manufacturing, and quality teams to define specs.
• Create and maintain drawings, models, BOMs, and documentation.
• Perform structural, thermal, and vibration analyses including FEA.
• Lead prototype fabrication with 3D printing and external resources.
• Plan and execute verification and validation testing.
• Identify design risks and manufacturability challenges early.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

PLM

Prototyping

DFR/DFM

FEA

GD&T

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLM

FEA tools

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

Position Summary

Mechanical Engineer on the research & development team focused on new product development for advanced scientific instrumentation. This role is responsible for the design, analysis, prototyping, and validation of systems intended for both laboratory and demanding field environments. The ideal candidate is innovative, hands-on, and passionate about building reliable, high‑performance products that support scientific discovery and industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and integrated systems for new products.

• Support existing products, including troubleshooting issues, implementing design improvements, evaluating component obsolescence risks, and assisting with sustaining engineering activities to ensure ongoing product reliability and manufacturability.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (electrical, software, manufacturing, quality) to translate product requirements into engineering specifications.

• Create and maintain engineering drawings, models, BOMs, and documentation compliant with company standards and relevant industry practices.

• Conduct structural, thermal, and vibration analyses using analytical methods and finite element analysis (FEA).

• Lead prototype fabrication, including hands‑on building, 3D printing, and coordination with internal and external fabrication resources.

• Plan and execute verification and validation testing.

• Identify and address design risks, reliability concerns, and manufacturability challenges early in the product development cycle.

• Support DFM/DFT efforts, working closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure smooth transition from prototype to production.

• Participate in stage‑gate reviews, presenting design data, risks, and recommendations at each development milestone.

• Provide technical guidance and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, standards, and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Sufficient combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in scientific instrumentation, sensors, industrial equipment, or related complex electromechanical systems.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and mechanical drafting. Experience with product lifecycle tools (PLM systems) preferred.

• Hands‑on prototyping and test experience, including familiarity with machine shop tools and rapid prototyping methods.

• Background in manufacturing techniques such as CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and/or additive manufacturing a plus.

• Strong understanding of mechanics, materials, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and general engineering principles.

• Experience with design for reliability (DFR), design for manufacturability (DFM), and working knowledge of FEA tools.

• Experience designing products for challenging operating environments (temperature, humidity, vibration, contamination, ruggedization) preferred.

• Ability to interpret and generate engineering documentation, including GD&T.

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, including comfort participating in technical design reviews.

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.