Optical-Mechanical Assembly 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

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we’re dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We’re looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Job Summary:

The Optical-Mechanical Assembly Technician (OMAT) will build and align laser sub-assemblies across all product lines in production at our Bozeman facility. The position will work with engineering to create, test and modify production and rework processes and procedures. The role will also assist others in assembly methods, techniques, and production related problems. Some products may require performance of associated tasks in a Class 1000 Cleanroom environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assemble and align complex laser sub-assemblies while following all published work instructions and established safety practices.

• Work with small precision optical components.

• Work with microscopes and a wide range of small hand tools and electronic test equipment.

• Operate all test equipment, instruments, and lasers needed during subassembly builds and alignment.

• Use and setup beam lines and calibration of workstations to support active alignment assemblies.

• Use cleaning chemicals and adhesives to clean optics to laser grade finish.

• Produce production related documents of any kind – work instructions, spreadsheets, etc.

• Responsible for the transfer of knowledge and imparting the highest work standards to be used in all stages of OMAT production within the Lasers department.

• Help develop new product initial sub-assembly builds, techniques and processes.

• As required, support the team with non-routine, indirect tasks that support the overall functioning and flow of the organization.

Job Qualifications:

• Prior laser subassembly/assembly building experience a plus.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions while working with high voltage power supplies and lasers.

• Meticulous attention to detail with a high level of concentration.

• Excellent visual acuity and manual dexterity.

• Ability to consistently deliver high quality results and meet schedule requirements.

• Computer skills including use of MS Office software and network navigation.

• Ability to work well under minimal supervision and in a team/group environment.

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.

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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/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. ​