Flir

Flir

Engineering Technician

US - Wilsonville, OR

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
ERPRadiologyResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • The NPI Engineering Technician will play a critical role in supporting the development and launch of new gimbal products at Teledyne FLIR.
  • coordination with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
  • Work independently, taking ownership of tasks with minimal supervision and driving issues to closure.

Responsibilities

  • Support prototype builds for complex electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies in close
  • Manage LRIP (Low-Rate Initial Production) line activities including scheduling, line setup, resource
  • Maintain and oversee line assets including specialized tools, fixtures, and equipment necessary for
  • Implement and maintain 5S standards, promoting workplace efficiency, organization, and safety.
  • Own and execute moderate-level work instruction updates, ensuring production documentation remains current and accurate.
  • Participate in design reviews to support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) efforts, providing firsthand feedback on manufacturability issues and improvement opportunities.
  • Identify and document production issues, tooling limitations, and component fit/function concerns for review with engineering teams.
  • Provide hands-on build support, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype and initial production
  • Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement in processes, product quality, and cycle time.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in a technician role supporting NPI, prototype, or LRIP
  • Experience leading and sustaining 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage tools, fixtures, and equipment in a production or prototype setting.
  • Skilled in reviewing and updating technical work instructions and related documentation.
  • Familiarity with DFM principles and participation in design reviews to provide production-focused
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills; able to document, communicate, and escalate issues clearly.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP and PLM systems (e.g., Agile) is a plus.
  • Highly self-driven, proactive, and capable of managing workload independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • 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.
  • Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards.

Nice to have

  • Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
  • Direct experience working with electromechanical and/or optomechanical assemblies is strongly preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • experience with ERP and PLM systems (e.g., Agile) is a plus.

Skills

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Visa & Work Authorization

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