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Optical Assembly Technician

Teledyne
Goleta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
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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:

Assemble 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 Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Build opto-mechanical assemblies by using assembly drawings and assembly procedures
  • Work with assembly and inspection tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, height gages, and dial indicators
  • Support of optical alignment and testing of optical systems
  • Document actions by completing checklists
  • Maintain safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Generate work order material kits using printed bills of material (BOM)
  • General lab maintenance as necessary


Job Qualifications:
  • Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or PERM Resident
  • Minimum of 3 years of assembly experience required
  • Ability to read complex assembly drawings and process instructions
  • Independent worker, requiring little to no supervision
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues
  • 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


Salary Range:
$39,000.00-$52,000.000

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 : $39,000 - $52,000

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