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Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Teledyne

Billerica, MAFull-time$63–84K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$63–84K/yr
Location
Billerica, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Junior Manufacturing Engineer supports the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for infrared lens production. The role works with cross-functional teams to support production, troubleshoot issues, improve process performance, and introduce products and processes. It includes hands-on work with manufacturing operations, process development, tooling, equipment, documentation, and continuous improvement in office, laboratory, and manufacturing-floor settings.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SolidWorks, requiredAssembly Process Documentation, requiredEngineering Drawing Interpretation, requiredTechnical Documentation Interpretation, requiredMicrosoft Word, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredMicrosoft Outlook, requiredEnglish Communication, requiredLean Manufacturing, nice to have5S, nice to haveOptical Systems, nice to haveInfrared Products, nice to haveRadiometry, nice to haveOpto-Mechanical Assemblies, nice to haveSix Sigma, nice to haveSitting or Standing for Extended Periods, requiredLifting or Carrying 25 Lbs, requiredPushing or Pulling 50 Lbs, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related Technical Discipline, required2+ Years Related Experience, requiredSix Sigma Green Belt, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

US - Billerica, MA

Full time

REQ37767

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

Job Summary:

The Junior Manufacturing Engineer supports the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes used to produce parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to support production, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, improve process performance, and assist with the introduction of new products and processes.

This position also provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, process development, tooling, equipment, documentation, and continuous improvement in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and applicable Global Trade Compliance requirements. The work environment includes office, laboratory, and manufacturing floor settings.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for infrared lens production

  • Create, review, and update assembly instructions, test procedures, checklists, and other manufacturing documentation

  • Evaluate material and production defects and work with Quality to support corrective actions

  • Assist with resolving out-of-flow and nonconforming material to support production needs

  • Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, tooling, and training

  • Collaborate with Equipment Maintenance and vendors to troubleshoot equipment issues and support production efficiency

  • Train production technicians on new or updated processes and periodically audit established processes

  • Work with mechanical and tooling design teams to develop and implement fixtures, tooling, and other production improvements

  • Assist with evaluating, specifying, and implementing equipment needed to support development and production

  • Apply Lean and 5S principles to support continuous improvement, efficiency, and workplace organization

  • Collaborate with Engineering to ensure accurate specifications are used for product evaluation and validation

  • Perform environmental testing of opto-mechanical systems using thermal chambers, vibration equipment, and other applicable test methods

  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

  • 2+ years of related manufacturing, engineering, or technical experience

  • Basic proficiency with SolidWorks or similar design software

  • Ability to develop assembly process documentation required

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar business applications

  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively using the English language

  • Exposure to Lean manufacturing, 5S, or other continuous-improvement methodologies preferred

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours a day

  • Ability to lift or carry up to 25 lbs., unassisted

  • Ability to push or pull up to 50 lbs., unassisted

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Experience with optical systems, infrared products, radiometry, or opto-mechanical assembles

  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification or related continuous improvement experience

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

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.

Salary Range:

$62,800.00-$83,700.000

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,272 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63–84K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$96–142K/yr187 salary ranges
  • US median$95–143K/yr3,128 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $73K, is 38% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($118K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 238 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 5,272 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,206 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,901 of the 5,272 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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