R&D Lab 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

Job Summary: We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an R&D laboratory technician position. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing daily activities to support the R&D Department. Responsibilities include conducting verification testing, assembling associated test fixtures and prototype assemblies, producing documentation such as test plans, procedures and reports. Candidates applying to this position must keep in mind that relocation to San Diego is not authorized. The daily work hours are 8am to 5pm.

Essential Functions

• Implement engineering lab upgrades and conduct general day to day upkeep.
• Ensure that safe lab practices are employed, and good housekeeping is maintained.
• Create test plans, procedures and reports associated with design verification activities.
• Data collection, manipulation and analysis, using common statistical methods.
• Provide preliminary interpretation of results and present appropriate conclusions in a clear and concise format.
• Conduct verification testing on a variety of mechanical, chemical and electronic components in accordance with written and/or verbal instructions from senior team members.
• Design and construct test fixtures and setups associated with design verification activities.
• Diagnose product problems using a methodical approach and clearly communicate findings to team members.
• Maintain complex test equipment, including scheduling necessary calibration and preventative maintenance.
• Provide regular status reports on assigned tasks.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum associate's degree in engineering, math, related field of science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering lab & product development environment.

Have the desire to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment.

Working knowledge of electromechanical components.

Hands-on skills using test equipment and common power tools.

Ability to make sound technical decisions and complete tasks with limited supervision.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Experienced with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other office productivity software.

Physical Requirements

This position will involve repetitive work utilizing a computer, keyboard, and mouse 70% of the time.

The position will require frequent sitting, reaching, reading, looking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, turning, twisting. The position will require occasional lifting of objects up to 60lbs with assistance.

Salary Range:

$49,300.00-$65,700.000

Pay Transparency: 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, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.