NPI Engineering Technician — Prototyping & LRIP Support

Teledyne FLIR; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR is seeking an NPI Engineering Technician to support development and launch of new gimbal products in Portland, Oregon. The role collaborates with Design, Qualification, Quality and Manufacturing teams to build electromechanical and optomechanical prototypes and guide transitions from design to production.

You will perform hands-on build support, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement, participating in design reviews for manufacturability to ensure issues are documented and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in a technician role supporting NPI, prototype, or LRIP.
• Direct experience with electromechanical and/or optomechanical assemblies preferred.
• Experience leading 5S and lean manufacturing principles; updating technical work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support prototype builds for complex electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies in coordination with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Manage LRIP line activities including scheduling, line setup, resource coordination, and performance tracking.
• Maintain and oversee line assets including tools, fixtures, and equipment for prototype and early production phases.
• Implement and maintain 5S standards to promote workplace efficiency, organization, and safety.
• Update work instructions and ensure production documentation stays current and accurate.
• Participate in design reviews to support Design for Manufacturability and provide production-focused feedback.
• Identify and document production issues, tooling limitations, and component fit/function concerns for review with engineering.
• Provide hands-on build support, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype and initial production phases.
• Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement in processes, product quality, and cycle time.
• Work independently and take ownership of tasks to drive issues to closure.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Self-motivated

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology/Manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems (Agile)

Job description

Teledyne FLIR is seeking an NPI Engineering Technician to support development and launch of new gimbal products in Portland, Oregon. The role collaborates with Design, Qualification, Quality and Manufacturing teams to build electromechanical and optomechanical prototypes and guide transitions from design to production.

You will perform hands-on build support, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement, participating in design reviews for manufacturability to ensure issues are documented and