Production Technician

Teledyne FLIR; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a VCSEL Production Technician to join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging. You will perform assembly, inspection, testing, and packaging of VCSELs in a cleanroom manufacturing environment, operating various semiconductor tools and document results.

Collaboration with Production, Quality, Inventory, Shipping, and Engineering is essential to support schedules and product flow.

Qualifications

• Reading and following technical drawings and procedures.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or related fields within cleanroom environments.
• Experience with cleanroom processes and testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity for microscope work.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel).
• US Citizenship due to facility access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, test, and package VCSELs in a cleanroom environment.
• Operate semiconductor equipment including pick-and-place, AuSn reflow, wire bonders, die attach, and electro-optical testers.
• Conduct microscope-based assembly, inspection, cleaning, and documentation of production data.
• Monitor quality, identify nonconforming materials or deviations, and support corrective actions.
• Set up, operate, and maintain manufacturing and test equipment; keep the cleanroom organized.

Skills

Technical drawings

Electronics manufacturing

Cleanroom operations

Electro-optical testing

Documentation & reporting

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Tools

Pick-and-place systems

AuSn reflow soldering

Wire bonders

Die attach systems

Electro-optical test equipment

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 Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as a VCSEL Production Technician!

Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. We’re a powerhouse in R&D innovation, the home of Teledyne’s Central Research Laboratory, and the world’s leading provider of infrared sensors, with over 60 years of tech evolution and customers like NASA, ESA, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform assembly, inspection, testing, and packaging of VCSELs (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) and related electro-optical products in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
• Operate semiconductor manufacturing equipment including pick-and-place systems, AuSn reflow soldering equipment, wire bonders, die attach systems, and electro-optical test equipment.
• Conduct microscope-based assembly, inspection, cleaning, and packaging activities in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Perform product testing, inspection, and data collection while accurately documenting production and test results.
• Monitor quality, identify nonconforming materials or process deviations, and support QMS-related corrective actions and material disposition activities.
• Set up, operate, and perform routine maintenance on manufacturing and test equipment while maintaining cleanroom organization and material control.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Inventory, Shipping, and Engineering teams to support production schedules, throughput goals, and continuous product flow.

What You Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, semiconductor assembly, cleanroom operations, electronic packaging, optoelectronics, or precision assembly.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, manufacturing procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience working with cleanroom manufacturing processes, electro-mechanical assembly, inspection, and testing equipment.
• Excellent visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and attention to detail for microscope-based work.
• Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to product quality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to the nature of the work and facility access requirements.

What We Offer:

• 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

Why Teledyne?

Our innovations are “Everywhere You Look”™ – from the James Webb Space Telescope to atomic clocks. Join us and make a difference!

Salary Range:

#TS&I Salary Range: $44,500.00-$59,300.000 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.

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.