VCSEL Engineering Technician

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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 Engineering 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 US Department of Defense.

What You'll Do:

• Assemble, align, and test complex electro-optical systems, including VCSEL-based components and systems

• Operate cleanroom semiconductor equipment such as pick-and-place, AuSn reflow soldering, wirebonding, and epoxy die attach tools

• Perform microscope-based assembly, inspection, cleaning, and product packaging following detailed procedures

• Conduct laser alignment and electro-optical characterization at component and system levels

• Record, track, and analyze production/test data, including SPC metrics to monitor yield and throughput

• Support engineering with process improvements, troubleshooting, and new product/process development

• Ensure compliance with QMS standards, cleanroom protocols, safety practices, and assist with equipment maintenance and material inventory

What You Need:

• High School Diploma with 3–5 years of relevant experience OR Associate/Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

• Hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, semiconductor assembly, or optoelectronic device manufacturing

• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures

• Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail for precision assembly work

• Familiarity with electro-optical testing, electronic assemblies, and troubleshooting methodologies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data tracking/reporting

• U.S. Citizenship required due to facility access restrictions; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work extended periods under a microscope

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:

$45,300.00-$60,400.000

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. ​

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.