Technical Leader

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Waterloo, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our Company is built on employee mutual commitment and respect, enthusiasm and progress. Teledyne Digital Imaging is a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Inc., a U.S. publicly listed enterprise, and specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high-performance CMOS and CCD image sensors and modular expandable cameras. Teledyne Digital Imaging's products are used worldwide in machine vision, document scanning, image capture, surveillance, process monitoring, manufacturing inspection, medical imaging, and multimedia. As part of our continuing growth in this high technology market, the Medical, Life Sciences and Scientific Group is recruiting for a Technical Leader in Waterloo ! The Technical Leader is responsible for systems architecture, technical strategy, and team guidance. This role makes technical decisions and influences architecture, communicates across stakeholders, and ensures technical excellence and team productivity.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of related experience(engineering, electronics, sensors, optics, software) with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

A strong understanding of life sciences, with backgrounds in biomedical engineering or experience in multiple roles within the field.
Experience in medical or scientific research and development, product design, product management, market access, or technology development is highly valued.
Lean and agile orientation is preferred, particularly for those with a demonstrated ability in design thinking and innovative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Independently lead technical projects and drive product and/or technology development
Provide customers with technical guidance with support from technical experts
Collaborate with cross-functional team members
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in new business development activities
Participate in design reviews and adhere to design control processes.
Provide input on technical decisions and contribute to internal technical discussions.
Identify and communicate technical risks to senior leaders.
Suggest improvements to engineering workflows
Engage with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and support customer needs.
Support testing and validation of components.
Communicate progress and challenges to senior staff
Develop and maintain project documentation for both internal and external stakeholders.
Analytical thinking – Breaks down complex technical challenges and guides teams toward innovative, data-driven solutions.
Creativity and innovation – Encourages original thinking in design, experimentation, and product development.
Collaboration – Builds strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams and fosters cross-functional alignment.
Communication skills – Clearly conveys technical direction, project goals, and feedback to diverse audiences.
Adaptability and organization – Manages shifting priorities while maintaining structured workflows and team focus.
Team leadership – Provides strategic direction, sets clear expectations, and drives accountability across engineering teams.
Coaching and mentoring – Develops talent by supporting growth, offering constructive feedback, and creating learning opportunities.
Empowerment and trust-building – Creates a culture of ownership, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.