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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 Us

Teledyne Energetics UK have been designing and developing solutions for the safety, arming, and initiation technology sector since 1984. This includes military energetic devices from components through to complete systems. Some of the flagship product lines include active vehicle safety systems, sea mine fuses, modular artillery fuses, flight termination units, electronic Safe & Arm Units, and electronic Ignition Safety Devices. Originally part of the Teledyne e2v family, Teledyne Energetics also delivers a range of services to its global customer base. Design services include modelling and testing of fully packaged circuitry for control and initiation of detonators, which are carried out at our fully licensed site at Lincoln. Everyone who joins Teledyne Energetics UK plays a part in contributing to our success, our continued growth, and being best-in-class in our field.

Role & Responsibilities

Reporting to the project lead, the Assembly and Test Technician will work on a variety of development projects as part of a multidisciplinary team and will be primarily responsible the manufacture of energetic initiation and safety systems and assemblies, verification and qualification electronic safety and initiation modules. In addition, the Development Technician will support engineering Product Development, Process Qualification and NPI (New Product Introduction). Liaising with other members of the Engineering team the Development Technician will perform a hands-on role to help develop robust, manufacturable, and cost-efficient designs employing up to date technology.

The role support development activities by providing feedback on the manufacturability of development hardware and supporting the generation and maintenance of the Product build folders.

The Assembly and Test Technician will be responsible for:

• Perform as part of a team of technicians within a precision engineering and manufacturing environment, delivering against agreed KPIs and performance metrics.
• Ensuring products are manufactured and tested in accordance with production plans, quality standards, and allocated labour budgets.
• Monitoring manufacturing performance and implementing actions to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Reporting material availability and inventory levels, identifying potential shortages in a timely manner to support uninterrupted delivery schedules.
• Maintaining accountability for material usage, inventory accuracy, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Effectively managing personal workload and priorities to meet operational and project objectives.
• Promoting collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and programme teams to resolve technical and production challenges.
• Providing continuous feedback and lessons learned into product and process development activities to support robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process development, validation, and transition into manufacture.
• Ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable quality management systems.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Be eligible to undergo UK Government Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

• Hold a qualification in Electronics Engineering at BTEC National Certificate/Diploma Level 3, ONC, or equivalent, or possess demonstrable experience within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Have experience in the manufacture, assembly, and testing of specialist precision-engineered components or assemblies used within safety-critical or high-reliability applications.
• Have experience working with NDT (Non-Destruct Testing) methods and belong to, or be willing to work towards, a recognised industry standard certification scheme such as ISO 9712, EN 4179 or equivalent.
• Have worked within a regulated manufacturing environment such as aerospace, defence, medical devices, automotive, or other highly controlled sectors.
• Demonstrate expertise in a range of manufacturing processes, including electronic assembly, soldering, inspection, testing, and process control techniques.
• Possess strong fault-finding, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve manufacturing and technical issues.
• Be able to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Have experience of quality assurance processes, traceability requirements, and configuration-controlled environments.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Be capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Have the ability to take the initiative.
• Pay attention to detail with a quality mindset.
• Possess a flexible approach to work and a willingness to move to other areas.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Be IT Literate (MS Word, Excel, Outlook etc).

Teledyne UK Company Benefits

As part of the wider Teledyne UK group, we also offer our employees a range of company benefits that include:

·       Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%.

·       Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

·       Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary.

·       25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.

·       Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year.

·       Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform.

·       Employee Assistance Programme. 

·       Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing.

·       Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers.

·       Cycle to Work scheme.

·       Enhanced family-friendly benefits and policies.

·       Company sick pay. 

·       Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity.

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 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.

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