Graduate Manufacturing Technician

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.

Teledyne is devoted to advancing science, acquiring and inventing new technology, and using it to help our customers solve challenges in business and society. Teledyne serves an immense range of applications, providing technologies vital to industrial growth markets.

Teledyne Microwave UK (Lincoln) is seeking a Graduate Manufacturing Technician to join our team based at Firth Road. This is a hands-on role working within a highly skilled and experienced team, assembling and testing technically advanced RF and electronic products used in specialist microwave radar applications. The role involves the manufacture, test and repair of high-reliability products, alongside supporting continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality, manufacturability and production efficiency.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality output while developing their technical knowledge, practical manufacturing skills and understanding of high-reliability electronic products.

• Assembly & Test – Assemble and test RF and electronic products using a range of techniques, including mechanical assembly, epoxy processes, PCB soldering and RF assembly, in line with defined build documentation. Follow detailed work instructions and test procedures to ensure consistent product quality.
• Production Data & Documentation – Accurately complete production records, build documentation and test results. Raise issues and support updates to documentation to ensure it remains current and reflects best practice.
• Fault Finding & Repair – Support fault finding and repair activities for production issues and customer returns within agreed timescales. Work with Engineering teams to feedback recurring issues and support long‑term improvements.
• Health, Safety & Compliance – Work in line with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, including ESD controls and COSHH regulations. Actively support and promote a safe and compliant working environment.
• Delivery & Performance – Work to meet or exceed agreed production targets while maintaining high quality standards. Support business needs through flexible working where required.
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including 5S, visual management and process improvements. Proactively identify opportunities to improve product quality, build efficiency and working practices, and share ideas with the team.

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or relevant industry experience.
• Good manual dexterity and high attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, build instructions and test procedures.
• Understanding of basic electronic assembly, manufacturing or engineering principles.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Strong team player with a proactive and positive approach.
• Willingness to develop practical manufacturing and test skills within a high‑technology environment.
• Ability to manage own work and maintain accurate records.
• High level of dexterity and attention to detail; using hand tools, soldering, and demonstrating ESD compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data.
• Accurately manage own material inventory.
• Availability to work extra hours or shift work as required to meet customer demand.

• Experience working with RF or microwave assemblies.
• Understand…