Production Test Technician - 2nd Shift

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Events

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Cleanroom Technician in Goleta to assemble, inspect, and test infrared camera systems in a controlled environment. You will follow strict process controls and detailed work instructions to ensure high-quality output.

The role shifts to 2nd shift (2:00 PM–11:30 PM) with a 10% shift differential; initial training runs 1st shift for 8–12 weeks. Strong attention to detail and experience with precision tools are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical cert/assoc degree preferred
• 1–3+ years in cleanroom assembly, electronics or optical/mechanical assembly
• Experience with small components and precision tools
• Familiarity with ESD and contamination control practices
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions, drawings, and specs
• Basic computer skills for data entry and manufacturing systems
• Must lift up to 25 lbs and use a microscope up to 8 hours daily

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of IR camera components (optics, sensors, housings)
• Execute functional and environmental testing per procedures
• Inspect components with microscopes and metrology tools
• Follow work instructions, travelers, and engineering docs with high accuracy
• Maintain cleanroom protocols (gowning, contamination control, ESD)
• Record data and test results in manufacturing systems (e.g., Camstar)
• Identify defects and escalate to engineering/supervision
• Support continuous improvement on yield, throughput, and quality
• Assist with equipment setup, calibration checks, and routine maintenance

Skills

Cleanroom assembly

Precision tooling

Reading drawings/specifications

ESD practices

Data entry/computer skills

Lifting 25 lbs

Microscope operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or associate degree preferred

Tools

Camstar

Microscope

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 Summary

The Cleanroom Technician is responsible for the assembly, inspection, and testing of infrared (IR) camera systems in a controlled cleanroom environment. This role ensures high-quality product output by following strict process controls, cleanliness standards, and detailed work instructions.

Work Schedule

Work Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 11:30 PM. Shift Differential: 10% in addition to the base rate of pay. Training Schedule: Initial Training: 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM for approximately 8 to 12 weeks. Regular Schedule: 2nd Shift; occasional 1st Shift training may be required.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of infrared camera components, including optics, sensors, and mechanical housings
• Execute functional and environmental testing of IR camera systems per defined procedures
• Inspect components and finished assemblies using microscopes and metrology tools to ensure quality standards are met
• Follow detailed work instructions, travelers, and engineering documentation with high accuracy
• Maintain strict adherence to cleanroom protocols (gowning, contamination control, ESD handling)
• Record production data, test results, and non-conformances accurately in manufacturing systems (e.g., Camstar or equivalent)
• Identify defects or process deviations and elevate issues to engineering or supervisory staff
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to yield, throughput, and quality
• Assist with equipment setup, calibration checks, and routine maintenance

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree preferred
• 1–3+ years of experience in cleanroom assembly, electronics manufacturing, or optical/mechanical assembly
• Experience working with small components and precision tools (tweezers, torque drivers, microscopes)
• Familiarity with electrostatic discharge (ESD) and contamination control practices
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions, drawings, and specifications
• Basic computer skills for data entry and manufacturing systems
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to use a microscope up to 8 hours a day

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

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: $50,600.00-$67,500.000 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.