CSAC Manufacturing and Process Engineer
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This posting states $72.8k–$97.1k a year. Open manufacturing engineer jobs in California post a median of $141k a year, the middle half $130k–$163k, across 205 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
## 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 CSAC Manufacturing and Process Engineer!
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 US Department of Defense. ## What You'll Do - Support and improve CSAC assembly, test, inspection, material handling, and manufacturing processes to increase yield, quality, and throughput. - Work hands-on with production personnel and hardware to identify process constraints, validate improvements, and provide technical support. - Create and maintain work instructions, process specifications, assembly procedures, travelers, forms, and training materials. - Analyze manufacturing data, including defects, scrap, rework, cycle time, and yield to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. - Develop practical automation solutions, production databases, dashboards, and reporting tools to improve efficiency, traceability, and decision-making. - Define, qualify, and implement production fixtures, tooling, gauges, and equipment while refining designs through operator feedback. - Collaborate across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to sustain process improvements and production readiness. ## What You Need - Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. - Experience supporting manufacturing, process engineering, production engineering, or new product introduction in a technical manufacturing environment. - Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, and manufacturing documentation. - Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting production and process data. - Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, scripting, reporting tools, or manufacturing information systems. - Experience with production fixtures, tooling, semiconductor processes, wire bonding, solder reflow, or wafer-level fabrication. - Strong technical writing, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. ## 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 ## Citizenship Requirements Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S.
Citizen. ## Why Teledyne? Our innovations are “Everywhere You Look”™ – from the James Webb Space Telescope to atomic clocks. Join us and make a difference! Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. #TS&I ## 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.
From Teledyne's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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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.
Pay on its listings: 65.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Teledyne's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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