Assembly & Test 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

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.

Job Description

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.

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