Focal Plane Engineer

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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:

Focal Plane Engineer is responsible for technical execution of advanced infrared and visible focal plane array development and production programs through successful deliveries. Focal Plane Engineer will identify design opportunities and devote to technology advancements, manufacturing process improvements and process controls.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities are as follows. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work closely with Control Account Managers (CAMs), Program Managers and System Engineers to provide overall technical leadership for effective project planning, efficient execution, and close monitoring of program tasks.

• Collaborate with diverse teams in crystal material growth, array detector fabrication, flip-chip hybridization, sensor assembly and performance testing to leverage existing or emerging design and manufacturing capabilities.

• Identify and implement design improvements in growth structure, device architecture and manufacturing processes for cutting-edge sensor performance.

• Discover and address manufacturability and scalability issues early in the design process and provide effective remedies.

• Perform device modeling, analyze detector and focal plane array test data, and provide feedback to manufacturing process controls and improvements.

• Contribute to technical writing of whitepapers, proposals, and technical reports, and support internal and external program reviews.

Qualifications & Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies: 

• Strong background in electro-optical semiconductor device design and fabrication, productization and manufacturing engineering processes

• Solid technical knowledge in one or more of following areas: Thin-film semiconductor materials, photodetector arrays, CMOS readout integrated circuit, flip-chip hybridization, and focal plane array assembly and testing.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate at any level of audience.

• Experience in technical project management, risk assessment, statistical process control and design of experiments.

• Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and as an individual contributor.

• Exemplary business ethics and work routine cognizant of safe work practices.

Education and/or Experience

Master’s degree with minimum of five years of experience, or Ph.D. degree with minimum of three years of experience, in Physics or engineering discipline (electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering).

Citizenship Requirements

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen
 

What can Teledyne offer YOU?
A Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as of First Day
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays
401(k) Eligibility with Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Educational Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Fun Events throughout the year

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Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

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, 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/Affirmative Action 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. ​