VCSEL Production Technician

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; 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

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging is seeking a VCSEL Production Technician to join our mission-focused R&D team. You will perform assembly, inspection, testing, and packaging of VCSELs in a cleanroom and operate semiconductor equipment in a high-reliability environment.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in electronics manufacturing or related fields, read technical drawings, and be proficient with MS Office. U.S. Citizenship is required due to facility access.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electronics manufacturing or related experience.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience with cleanroom manufacturing processes, electro-mechanical assembly, inspection, and testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills for microscope-based work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, test, and package VCSELs in a cleanroom environment.
• Operate semiconductor equipment including pick-and-place systems and soldering equipment.
• Conduct microscope-based assembly, inspection, and packaging per approved procedures.
• Document production and test results accurately and completely.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Engineering to support schedules and quality actions.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Cleanroom operations

Microscope-based assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pick‑and‑place systems

AuSn reflow soldering

Wire bonders

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.

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 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

$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.