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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

Summary:

The Manufacturing Systems Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing equipment, test systems, and supporting infrastructure. This role ensures high equipment uptime through preventive maintenance, rapid response to downtime events, and continuous improvement of system reliability. The position includes a mix of mechanical, electrical, and basic network/IT support for production systems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on manufacturing and test equipment

• Inspect, calibrate and service systems to ensure consistent performance and reliability

• Track PM completion, document findings, and update maintenance records

• Identify wear, failure trends, and recommend improvements to extend equipment life

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose and repair down equipment, minimizing production impact

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

• Escalate complex issues and coordinate with engineering when required

System & Process Support

• Support setup, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and systems

• Assist in validation, testing, and debugging of production and test systems

• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to improve system performance

• Support change implementation and configuration updates

IT / Network Support (Light Industrial IT)

• Maintain connectivity of production equipment (ethernet, basic networking)

• Troubleshoot system communication issues (PCs, test stations, etc.)

• Support system imaging, software updates, and user access as needed

• Interface with IT teams for escalations involving infrastructure or security

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and drive improvements to reduce downtime and increase throughput

• Support automation initiatives and system upgrades

• Maintain spare parts lists and participate in inventory planning

• Contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and knowledge base development

• Design, document and assemble fixtures and test equipment

Job Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent repair/maintenance experience in Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in equipment maintenance or technical support in a manufacturing environment

• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting

• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills

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.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you're mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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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.