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Optical Test Technician

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Goleta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026
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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:

This position will test opto-mechanical systems in accordance to manufacturing documentation (assembly instructions, process documents, etc.) using a variety of hand tools, measuring devices and test equipment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Align and test optical systems using interferometry, alignment telescope, and optical inspection devices.
  • Work with assembly and inspection tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, height gages, and dial indicators.
  • Environmental testing of opto-mechanical systems using thermal chambers and vibration machines.
  • Document actions by completing checklists.
  • Maintain safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • General lab maintenance as necessary.

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or 1-2 years of relevant experience in a similar position/field is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a progressive manufacturing industry is preferred.
  • Optical alignment and test experience desired.
  • Assembly experience desired.
  • Ability to read assembly drawings and process instructions.
  • Experience using standard hand tools – allen wrenches, screw drivers, torque wrenches, etc.
  • Familiarity with computers as applicable to manufacturing.
  • Possess a solid, quality minded work ethic and strong attention to detail.
  • Interface in a collaborative manner to foster effective and inspiring group dynamics is preferred.
  • Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods, often for most of the workday.
  • Lifting: Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects, often up to 50 pounds, though the frequency of lifting heavier objects varies.
  • Mobility: Need to maneuver in tight spaces, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Manual Dexterity: Requires good manual dexterity and the ability to use hands and arms to hold, control, or feel objects, with tasks like soldering, crimping, and fabricating parts being common.
  • Vision and Hearing: Must have clear close-up vision and be able to hear and understand speech.

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. 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.

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 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.

Salary : $49,300 - $65,700

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