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Process Automation Engineer

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Hawthorne, CA
91K-121K Annually
Mid level
Hawthorne, CA
91K-121K Annually
Mid level
The Process Automation Engineer implements and designs automated processes, programs robotic systems, and supports existing automated systems in manufacturing.
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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

  

Teledyne Relays (a business unit of Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC) is a manufacturer of Electromechanical Relays, Solid State Relays, Power Controllers, RF COAX Switches and RF Matrix switching systems. The primary manufacturing facilities are located in the United States and Mexico. We are a vertically orientated manufacturing and design company with major operations in Southern California.

Teledyne Relays’ mission, vision, and value statements have never really changed in principle since 1963. Dedication to every employee and client’s success; Innovation that matters - for our company and for the world; Trust and personal responsibility in all relationships – Teledyne Relays is EveryWhereYouLook!

Responsibilities:

  • Implement automated processes. Inspection, pick and place, sorting, vision systems, etc.

  • Program and setup robotic arms, and controllers.

  • Design, setup, retrofit automation control systems using PLCs.

  • Design basic tools and processes to automate existing manual manufacturing steps.

  • Learn and provide support on existing automated manufacturing systems of small electromechanical devices.

  • Develop and document existing, or new manufacturing processes in detailed written procedures and production operation sheets. Create/ revise data sheets, drawings and specifications as required.

  • Help new engineers and train production personnel when applicable.

  • Work with quality assurance, production, purchasing, and sales/manufacturing personnel to maintain product quality and sales objectives.

  • Work with tool room personnel to develop tools and components assembly processes and stems.

  • Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data.

Qualifications:

  • Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Industrial Engineering.

  • Should have at least three (3) years of previous experience with automated systems, robot arms, vision, PLC’s or other controls.

  • Knowledge of manufacturing of precision electro-mechanical components or similar products. 

  • Knowledge of miniature resistance welding and plating processes is a plus.

  • Requires a high degree of creative ability, engineering skill, interpersonal skills and independent judgment. Work on assignments normally requiring broad theoretical knowledge. 

  • Hands-on manufacturing skills in assembling and testing precision electromechanical components is preferred. 

  • Keen and disciplined analytical skills to analyze problems and able to employ applied engineering methods to real world manufacturing problems. 

  • Solve production and field issues, implement solutions in a structured and timely manner. 

  • Ability to conceive and design tools and processes to increase product quality and reliability. 

  • Good verbal and written communication skills to prepare clear and concise written production procedures and process flows. Able to clearly communicate issues to Supervisor or when providing instruction to other employees.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne Relays requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Person" (US Citizens, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees).

Please note the salary range posted below is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge, and skills.


  

Salary Range:

$90,800.00-$121,100.000

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 conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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. ​

Top Skills

Automation Control Systems
Inspection Systems
Plc
Programming
Robotic Arms
Vision Systems

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