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Manufacturing Technician

Teledyne
Thousand Oaks, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
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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

Join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as a VCSEL Manufacturing Technician!

Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. We're a powerhouse in R&D innovation, the home of Teledyne's Central Research Laboratory, and the world's leading provider of infrared sensors, with over 60 years of tech evolution and customers like NASA, ESA, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

What You'll Do
  • Assemble and test complex electro-optical systems, including VCSEL devices, in an advanced cleanroom manufacturing and R&D environment
  • Operate semiconductor process equipment such as pick-and-place, AuSn reflow soldering, wirebonding, epoxy die attach, and electro-optical test systems
  • Perform laser alignment, characterization, and troubleshooting at the component and system level
  • Support process sustaining and new process development in collaboration with Engineering
  • Contribute to yield, throughput, and process improvements using SPC and production tracking tools
  • Support quality activities including DMRs, FAIs, inspections, and product pack-out
  • Assist with equipment setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance to ensure high-quality manufacturing operations


What You Need
  • High School Diploma with 3-5 years of experience in electronics, semiconductor processing, or cleanroom operations OR a recent graduate in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Materials Engineering
  • Experience working from detailed technical drawings, Work Instructions, and process documentation
  • Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools and electro-optical test equipment
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent manual dexterity, and outstanding visual acuity
  • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in a team environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong written and verbal communication skills
  • U.S. Citizenship required due to facility access restrictions


What We Offer
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Educational Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fun Employee Events throughout the year


Why Teledyne?

Our innovations are "Everywhere You Look"™ - from the James Webb Space Telescope to atomic clocks. Join us and make a difference!

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.

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Salary Range:
$51,600.00-$68,800.000

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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), 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 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 : $51,600 - $68,800

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