Assembly & Test Specialist
Teledyne Technologies Inc.
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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.
Be visionary
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.
We have an excellent opportunity for an Assembly and Test Operator to grow their career within production engineering for energetic devices such as detonators, strip line cables and safety arming units.
The Assembly and Test Operator will carry out high‑quality electro‑mechanical assembly and automated testing of safety‑critical products.
Working within a skilled team of Technicians and Engineers, the Assembly & Test Operator will follow detailed work instructions, ensure right‑first‑time build quality, and support safe, efficient production processes.
The successful candidate will be supported with learning plans, developing their skills to proactively influence the product through production.
Our products are at the forefront of energetics technology in the global market, the successful applicant will gain a thorough understanding of our business and our products. The role is varied and challenging - career development is a real possibility for candidates with the drive, ability and aptitude to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Safety
Promote and maintain a strong safety‑first culture
Follow all safety procedures, safe systems of work and PPE requirements
Ensure equipment, tools and processes are operated safely and correctly
Report safety concerns, hazards or incidents promptly
Quality
Follow detailed assembly and test instructions accurately
Build products to engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards
Report deviations, defects and non‑conformances
Support right‑first‑time manufacturing and quality best practice
Maintain clean, organised and compliant work areas
Assembly & Test Operations
Perform electro‑mechanical assembly of PCBs, cables and mechanical housings
Use fixings, coatings, adhesives and encapsulation materials as required
Carry out automated testing using computer‑assisted test equipment
Operate processing equipment following defined procedures
Record completion of operations using production and test software
Escalate issues affecting build quality, safety or delivery
Production Support
Work with production and engineering teams to resolve issues
Support achievement of production output and quality targets
Maintain traceability and accurate build/test documentation
Contribute to effective team communication
Skills & Experience
Essential
Be willing to undergo UK Government Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance
Experience carrying out close‑tolerance or precision assembly work
Ability to follow detailed assembly and test instructions
Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail
Basic computer skills
Flexible, hardworking and a positive team attitude
Desirable
Experience in electronic or electro‑mechanical assembly
Familiarity with automated test equipment
Experience with safety‑critical products
Exposure to manufacturing quality systems
Training & Development
Full training will be provided on equipment, processes and quality standards, with opportunities for development into more advanced assembly, testing or technician roles.
This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. The Assembly & Test Operator may be required to undertake additional duties to support business needs.
Please note this role may include shifts in future.
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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