Applications Engineer

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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

Job Summary:

This is an onsite role based in Goleta, CA, with limited or no relocation assistance available.

The Applications Engineer supports Teledyne FLIR’s international OEM customer base, focusing on the integration of high-performance thermal cameras into customer systems. This role involves hands-on problem-solving to enable successful B2B sales and product integration. Responsibilities include technical support, documentation, customer training, product demonstrations, and collaboration with internal engineering teams across development, testing, and manufacturing.

Job Qualifications:

•             Develop technical documentation including application notes, test procedures, FAQs, user guides, and product specifications.

•             Assist in product validation and release processes.

•             Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to product design, production, and validation.

•             Deliver product training to customers, sales representatives, and internal staff.

•             Support customers with system design, troubleshooting, and application of FLIR OEM products.

•             Analyze data and generate reports to support engineering initiatives.

•             Participate in assembly, testing, and development of OEM products.

•             Travel (domestic and international) to support product demonstrations and on-site support.

•             Gather customer insights and market feedback to inform product development and system requirements.

•             Collaborate with the sales team to support business development, including trade shows and customer visits.

•             Contribute to production line improvements based on customer feedback, including yield and process optimization.

•             Provide support to ensure smooth production operations and product delivery.

•             Assist systems engineering with the design, definition, and implementation of complex system requirements.

•             Support hardware/software compatibility efforts and system specification development.

•             Provide application support for a wide range of internal and external customer use cases involving IR camera systems.

•             Collaborate with senior systems engineers and contribute to special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

•             Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•             Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.

•             Eagerness to learn and apply new concepts.

•             Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international); valid passport required.

•             Proficiency in writing and testing software tools such as MATLAB or Python (C/C++ experience is a plus).

•             Strong computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint., Linux experience is helpful

•             Competency in mechanical and electrical assembly.

•             Basic understanding of optics and electromechanical systems.

•             Familiarity with embedded systems and computer science principles.

Preferred Education & Background

•  Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science. Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

Salary Range:

$58,100.00-$77,400.000

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, 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. ​