Laser Electro Optical Technician

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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

About Teledyne FLIR Defense:

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Job Summary

The Laser Electro Optical Technician will integrate and test diode pumped lasers to produce the highest quality laser products. The Technician will be able to work autonomously once trained and mastery is demonstrated on a product. Technicians will be called upon to conduct experiments for engineering when needed and assist the laser manufacturing and materials teams with laser subassemblies or quality control. Our operations include various work environments for manufacturing and testing products including a Class 1000 Cleanroom environment, rooftop for drone operation, and different types of laser labs with electrostatic discharge (ESD) protocols.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Integrate various laser sub-assemblies to produce laser modules and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) gimbals.
• Assemble and test different laser products using detailed work plans and work instructions to yield the highest quality products.
• Visually inspect all components under a stereo microscope before and after assembly.
• Record integration data and generate acceptance test performance reports.
• Practice proper cleanroom protocol including use of smocks and other personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to all laser safety work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are in proper working order and calibrated.
• Work cohesively in a team environment to meet production demands.
• Perform other tasks to assist laser operations as they arise to support team objectives.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Competency in the operation of diode lasers, multimeters, oscilloscope, power supplies, thermal chambers, and microscopes required.
• 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with high-complexity laser modules with a strong preference of working with solid state diode-pumped lasers highly preferred.
• BS in a technical field (science, engineering) or AS in laser electro-optical technology strongly preferred.
• The ability to troubleshoot laser systems and components to identify root causes of modes of failures.
• Demonstrated ability to set up and use optical beamlines, bond optical subassemblies, and properly handle and clean laser grade optics.
• Strong visual acuity in identifying optical defects or non-conformities.
• High level of mechanical aptitude with the ability to handle and manipulate small mechanical-optical components.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and interpret technical drawings.
• Prior work experience within the electronics, aerospace, or high-tech industry preferred.
• The ability to work either independently or cohesively within a team structure.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office with accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
  
  

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.

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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/Affirmative Action 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.