Mechanical Design Specialist

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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

Teledyne DALSA is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc., a U.S. publicly listed enterprise, and specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high performance CMOS and CCD image sensors and modular expandable cameras. Teledyne DALSA's products are used worldwide in machine vision, document scanning, image capture, surveillance, process monitoring, manufacturing inspection, medical imaging, and multimedia.
The Advanced Imaging group develops both full custom and semi-custom image sensors and cameras for Airborne, Space, and Life Science applications.

As a Mechanical Design Specialist of one or more projects, you will be responsible for mechanical product design, fixture design, product testing, and development of assembly processes. You will work with a team that may include project managers, electronics design specialists, process engineers, and test specialists.

The Mechanical Design Specialist must also interact with other Teledyne groups including manufacturing and purchasing.
What you`ll do:

• Lead the mechanical design and drive all mechanical aspects of product development, following a rigorous design control process

• Develop (and subsequently validate) product designs that are complete, thorough, and work together as a system, designing for performance, manufacturing, assembly, and reliability in the field

• Develop assembly processes for complex electronic/optical products requiring precise alignment and tight control of geometric tolerances such as flatness

• Perform hand calculations and review FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs

• Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware, sensors, and optics integrate with systems and support necessary project operations

• Lead mechanical design reviews internally and externally with suppliers and customers

• Negotiate complex trade studies to optimize for cost, schedule, product safety, and performance, among other considerations

• Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5-8 years relevant design experience

• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

• Proficient and frequent use of hand calculations and computer-aided designs (CAD)

• Demonstrated understanding of structural and thermal performance, analysis, and failure modes

• Solid understanding and application of GD&T & tolerance analysis

• Experience working with PCB designers and hardware manufacturing

• Facilitation of swift decisions to advance developments. Identify and overcome unclear direction or unanswered questions critical to progress. Reduce complicated development issues to closure.

• Ability to translate technology choices into product cost and performance implications, including a broad understanding of component fabrication techniques.

• Clear and concise communication of complex technical information both to management and to your development team

• Demonstration of excellent grasp of language, both in written and verbal presentation

• Eligible for Controlled Goods Security Clearance

Assets to have

• Experience in mechanical design for electronics and optical products

• Designing manufacturing equipment and processes for ultra-clean environments

• Experience with AutoDesk Inventor and AutoCAD

• PCB design experience

• Structural/Thermal FEA experience

• Experience in designing for high-reliability environments, such as Space.

• Experience with ECSS and MIL standards

• Occasional travel may be expected to support vendors and product testing.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits

• Progressive vacation plan and paid holidays

• Retirement savings plans with company match

• Educational assistance and career development support

• Opportunities to work on globally impactful technologies

What happens next

Apply online and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps, including interviews and assessments as needed.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy within our organization

Teledyne Digital Imaging does not use AI tools to assist in the Screening, Assessing and Selecting of candidates for this role.

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, 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/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. ​