Process Development Engineer

flir; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Team events

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Manufacturing and Process Engineer to support the Cooler Integration Team. You will own processes, develop work instructions, and work with Quality Engineering on corrective actions while coordinating with Production Control and Reliability teams.

The role requires 1–2 years of mechanical or electro-mechanical experience, a technical bachelor's degree, and the ability to learn cryocooler fabrication. Clean rooms and MS Office proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years mechanical or electro-mechanical experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical discipline.
• Ability to quickly learn cryocooler fabrication and integration.
• Experience with microscopy and precision measurement tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document manufacturing processes and work instructions (5M method).
• Evaluate materials and production defects with Quality Engineering; coordinate corrective actions.
• Participate in MRB and handle ISO documentation and export control requirements.
• Perform MES/ERP transactions and train operators on new processes.
• Support equipment maintenance and tooling design for production improvements.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering on concurrent engineering and cost reduction.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electro-mechanical experience

Learn cryocooler fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

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.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Manufacturing and Process Engineering support to the Cooler Integration Team. Your group supports manufacturing, performs failure analysis, and continually improves processes. You will develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequences and processes used in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. We collaborate with design engineering on the release of new products. We estimate manufacturing costs, calculate time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements for new and existing product lines. We maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations. The work is engaging, combines 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, then please apply.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform process development and generate work instructions. Own the process via 5M methodology.
• Evaluate product material & production defects and work corrective action with Quality Engineering, including evaluation of new suppliers or material changes.
• Be an active contributor in the MRB process. Address out of flow material, process non-confirming reports with dispositions, and work with Production Control and Quality/Reliability Engineering as needed.
• Perform all necessary MES and/or ERP transactions.
• Train operators in new processes, verify existing processes are being adhered to through feedback to the Production Manager.
• Support ISO certification and Export Controlled Information as required by ensuring current and accurate work instructions and conduct.
• Engage with the Tooling design group to implement production improving devices.
• Focus on continuous improvement for output, yield, and cost reduction
• Certain vision abilities are also required when working in a cleanroom, Clean area and when using a microscope
• Generate and implement process documentation that is consistent with ISO 9001 and Export Controlled Information requirements.
• Specify, procure, and qualify new equipment as required to support development and production programs.
• Support Equipment Engineering by providing guidance on equipment operation and required periodic maintenance.
• Conduct processes development and process improvement activities.
• Train and certify operators on existing and new products as required.
• Work with Tool Design Engineering and Design Engineering on concurrent engineering.
• Interact at all levels of the organization (operator, peer engineers, managers, directors, vice presidents).
• Interact with suppliers and internal customers as needed

Knowledge and Experience:

• 1-2 years of Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related technical discipline.
• Engineering background and ability to quickly learn a new field such as cryocooler fabrication and integration.
• Use AI to solve problems or move projects forward at a faster pace.
• Must be able to use microscopes, calipers and micrometers and other electrical measurement equipment.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch, bend, and twist.
• Must be able to work with hands and have good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods at a time.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs. (and occasionally up to 50 lbs.)
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively using the English language.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Material characterization techniques understanding
• Infrared vision systems experience with cryocoolers, dewars and integrated systems.
• Vacuum Packaging Technology or vacuum systems
• Lean Six Sigma experience (SPC, Hypothesis Testing, Design Of Experiments, DMAIC)
• Statistical platforms experience (Minitab, JMP, SPSS, R, etc.)
• Assembly process documentation
• ISO/ITAR/EAR process and procedures
• GD&T understanding, mechanical design software and modeling.
• Solid Works
• Programming language C# or Python is a plus.

Job Offers:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Fun Employee Events throughout the year

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.

Salary Range:

$72,800.00-$97,100.000

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.