Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Teledyne ETM seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a team in Newark, CA. This role focuses on building high-power microwave and high-energy X-Ray products for various demanding industrial, scientific, defense, and medical applications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across RF, high-voltage, and power electronic systems at component, board, and system levels
• Lead structured investigations and implement effective Corrective Action Plans (CAP)
• Support prototype and pilot builds, ensuring smooth transition from engineering to production
• Identify manufacturing risks early and drive mitigation plans
• Develop initial assembly flows, test strategies, and process documentation
• Collaborate with engineering on Design For Manufacturability (DFM) and design readiness for production
• Build and improve manufacturing processes: Develop, document, and optimize processes under formal change control (ECOs)
• Enable robust testing: Use RF and electronic instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, power meters, HV systems) to ensure repeatable production testing
• Elevate the team: Train and coach assemblers and technicians to improve diagnostics, reporting, and execution quality
• Develop and implement fixtures, tooling, and automated test systems to increase efficiency and consistency
• Partner cross-functionally: Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive product maturity, yield improvement, and production readiness
• Use data to drive decisions: Monitor yield, analyze trends, and implement improvements to quality and throughput

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5+ years in manufacturing/test engineering or production support for high-power electronics and/or RF systems
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills (bench to system level)
• Experience with RF and electronic test equipment
• Ability to interpret schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
• Effective communication with the ability to bridge engineering and production teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience with new product transfer to manufacturing
• RF amplifiers, pulsed power, or high-voltage systems experience
• Familiarity with automated test systems (ATE, LabVIEW, etc.)
• Familiarity with encapsulated / potted electronics
• Experience in regulated environments (ISO 9001, AS9100)
• Leverage Lean / Six Sigma or formal root cause methodology experience

Work Environment & Requirements

• Hands-on role with significant time on the production floor
• Fast-paced, low-to-mid volume / high-complexity environment
• Occasional travel

Benefits

Teledyne offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $120,300.00 - $160,400.00 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additional benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Schedule

Full-time position

Pay

$120,300.00-$160,400.00 per year

Qualifications

U.S. citizenship, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee, or eligibility to obtain an export control license from the U.S. Department of State required.