OpTech
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
- Be visionary
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