Applications Engineer

Teledyne Technologies•Goleta, CA

About The Position

The Applications Engineer supports Teledyne FLIR’s international OEM customer base by helping integrate high-performance thermal cameras into customer systems. The role combines hands-on technical problem-solving with support for B2B sales and product integration. It includes customer and internal technical support, documentation, training, product demonstrations, and collaboration with engineering teams across development, testing, and manufacturing. The position may require domestic and international travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

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% domestically and internationally; a valid passport is required.
Proficiency with MATLAB or Python; C/C++ experience is a plus.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Competency in mechanical and electrical assembly.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to use hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Basic understanding of optics and electromechanical systems.
Familiarity with embedded systems and computer science principles.

Responsibilities

Develop technical documentation, including application notes, test procedures, FAQs, user guides, and product specifications.
Assist with 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 domestically and internationally to support product demonstrations and provide on-site support.
Gather customer insights and market feedback to inform product development and system requirements.
Collaborate with the sales team on business development, including trade shows and customer visits.
Contribute to production-line improvements based on customer feedback, including yield and process optimization.
Support 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 internal and external customer use cases involving IR camera systems.
Collaborate with senior systems engineers and contribute to special projects as needed.