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Teledyne

Optical Test Engineer

Wilsonville, OR

These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality ... Ensure compliance with laser safety standards and act as co-owner in maintaining a safe optical lab ...

Daikinapplied

OR

Ability to travel to the San Diego Innovation Lab, customer sites, partner facilities, and internal ... BSc Mechanical, electrical, systems, industrial, or automation engineering * 10+ years' experience

Trimble

Software Engineer

Lake Oswego, OR

Ready to revolutionize the construction industry by moving beyond basic automation to production ... lab to production. By developing reusable frameworks and safety governance, you will directly ...

Trimble, Inc.

Software Engineer

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

Ready to revolutionize the construction industry by moving beyond basic automation to production ... lab to production. By developing reusable frameworks and safety governance, you will directly ...

INTEL

Module Development Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Willingness to work in a fab or lab environment and follow strict safety and contamination control ... Programming or scripting experience for data analysis or automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or ...

Intel

Module Development Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

Willingness to work in a fab or lab environment and follow strict safety and contamination control ... Programming or scripting experience for data analysis or automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or ...

INTEL

Module Development Engineer

Lafayette, OR · On-site

Willingness to work in a fab or lab environment and follow strict safety and contamination control ... Programming or scripting experience for data analysis or automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or ...

INTEL

Module Development Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

Willingness to work in a fab or lab environment and follow strict safety and contamination control ... Programming or scripting experience for data analysis or automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or ...

Teledyne

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Wilsonville, OR

$111K - $144K/yr

These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality ... Experience integrating and debugging systems in the lab. * Thorough understanding of engineering ...

INTEL

Module Development Engineer

Vernonia, OR · On-site

Willingness to work in a fab or lab environment and follow strict safety and contamination control ... Programming or scripting experience for data analysis or automation (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or ...

Teledyne FLIR LLC

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Wilsonville, OR · On-site

$111K - $144K/yr

These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality ... Experience integrating and debugging systems in the lab. * Thorough understanding of engineering ...

Intel

Senior Analog Design Engineer

Hillsboro, OR

$220K/yr

... automation and take advantage of available AI-supported solutions. Technical Leadership Lead analog ... Post-silicon validation, lab measurements, and debug of analog circuits. Preferred Qualifications

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How much do lab automation engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab automation engineer in Oregon is $50.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.89 and $63.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Lab Automation Engineer do?

A Lab Automation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automated systems used in laboratory environments to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility of experiments. They work with robotics, software, and laboratory instruments to streamline workflows for research, diagnostics, or manufacturing processes. Their responsibilities often include programming automation scripts, integrating hardware and software, troubleshooting system issues, and collaborating with scientists to optimize lab operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Lab Automation Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Automation Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering or life sciences, experience with laboratory workflows, and proficiency in programming and automation. Familiarity with tools such as liquid handling robots, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), scripting languages (like Python or VBA), and certifications like Six Sigma or CLIA can be highly advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills set top performers apart. These skills are crucial for designing efficient automated systems, maintaining equipment, and ensuring seamless lab operations in complex, collaborative environments.

What are some common challenges Lab Automation Engineers face in their daily work?

Lab Automation Engineers often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting integration issues between new automation equipment and existing lab systems, as well as optimizing protocols for maximum efficiency. Adjusting to rapidly evolving technology and managing the customization of automated solutions for diverse experiments are also common aspects of the role. Collaboration with scientists, IT specialists, and quality control teams is essential to ensure that automation meets both technical and regulatory requirements. Successfully navigating these challenges requires adaptability, communication, and a solution-oriented mindset.

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Infographic showing various Lab Automation Engineer job openings in Oregon as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 14% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,374 per year, or $50.7 per hour.
Optical Test Engineer

Optical Test Engineer

Teledyne FLIR LLC

Wilsonville, OR • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Be visionary
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
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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Job Summary:
Optical Test Engineer: Responsible for supporting laser safety, optical laboratory operations, and optical table setup, alignment, and maintenance for precision electro-optical imaging systems. Designs, develops, and implements cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment for all phases of product development and manufacturing. Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products. Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
  • Work with TDY FLIR Product Design Engineering, Qualification, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to develop test plans, execute tests, organize data, and identify design errors.
  • Area of work will range from top-level system testing to subsystem testing of electrical, mechanical, optics, and system interactions.
  • Hands on design and build of test fixtures, interconnects, and test equipment.
  • Attend design reviews, participate in design and process FMEA's, identify risks and prioritizing of new product testing.
  • Assist manufacturing and process engineering in determining Cpk for new processes.
  • Identify and recommend improvements to both process and design.
  • Perform Root Cause Corrective Action Analysis on new product prototypes, manufacturing escalations, and service returns.
  • Troubleshoot complex system-level interactions across electrical, mechanical, and optical domains.
  • Maintain pareto of Prototype, Production and Service issues to identify opportunities for improvements.
  • Evaluate manufacturing tests and processes and drive improvement projects to completion.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Ensure compliance with laser safety standards and act as co-owner in maintaining a safe optical lab environment.
  • Lead optical system setup and alignment activities including optical table configuration and verification of optical performance.
  • Assist other engineers with development and performing of design validation testing.
  • Plan test schedule, organize data, and report progress of testing to engineering, management and project leads.
  • Interact with various groups of engineers, technicians, and management to ensure effective flow of communication.
  • Perform Root Cause Corrective Action, engage in structured problem solving.
  • Prototype hardware build support, including optical assemblies, mechanical subassemblies, and wire harnesses.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical field or equivalent experience relevant to product testing.
  • 5+ years of related experience.
  • Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Hands on experience with electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
  • Experience with Optical design, optical alignment, or laser-based systems preferred.
  • Fundamental understanding of statistical process control, reliability engineering, and basic statistical analysis.
  • Ability to work with diverse teams; engineering, manufacturing, and service.
  • Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and with diverse groups.
  • Strong computer skills - Windows, Word, Excel
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen.

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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.

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