Assembly Manufacturing Engineer
This posting asks for U.S. citizenship.
About the role
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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
Teledyne Imaging Sensors pioneers best in class infrared sensors to see into the past, analyze the present, and secure the future. As the world’s leading provider of infrared focal plane arrays for space, Teledyne’s customers include NASA, ESA, the US Department of Defense, instrument/system integrators, and commercial customers. Teledyne’s infrared sensors are Everywhere You Look (TM): aboard the James Webb Space Telescope and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope; in ground based observatory telescopes; on the International Space Station; integrated into satellite systems that allow the study of climate change; at the core of airborne tactical platform protection systems; and enabling analytical microscopes. Our mission-focused team values technical excellence, collaboration, and agility – Launch your career to the next level with us!
We have a great opportunity for an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join our team! The Assembly Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on position for executing and supporting development and manufacturing activities of focal plane array (FPA) assemblies. This position will provide guidance and leadership while working alongside the FPA production team in the cleanroom.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Leads and works with technical staff in design, manufacturing, and technical guidance of focal plane assemblies (FPAs).
- Analyzes designs for validity.
- Conducts and oversees in-process inspections and analyses obtained results versus specifications.
- Assembles and manufactures assemblies.
- Contributes to manufacturing troubleshooting, equipment repair and hardware rework.
- Documents and supports failure/root-cause analyses for non-conformities.
- Performs precision alignment, die attachment and CMM measurements.
- Follows work instructions and travelers for all assemblies.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Thorough understanding of basic mechanical, electrical, and optical measurements used in manufacturing.
- Strong, verbal, written and presentations skills to be used for TIS management and customers.
- Advanced computer proficiency using Microsoft Office products and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Displays exemplary ethics, business practices. Works well with people.
- Works under the umbrella of company policies and procedures, especially all safety protocols.
Education and/or Experience
- Five (5) plus years of related experience working as a manufacturing assembly engineer or with similar skills such as precision alignment, mounting, thermal cycling, CMM - required , OR
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with three (3) plus years of relevant experience - preferred
Citizenship Requirements
Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.
What can Teledyne offer YOU?
A Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as of First Day Paid Vacation and Sick Time Paid Holidays 401(k) Eligibility with Company Match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Educational Tuition Reimbursement Employee Fun Events throughout the year
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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.
Copied from the listing Teledyne published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About Teledyne
Teledyne's space work: the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for NASA's Space Launch System in Huntsville, and imaging sensors and instruments for space in California and the UK.
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