Senior Mechanical Designer Engineer

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

Are you a senior Mechanical Designer Engineer? Join our high-impact defense mechanic team at Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR is a global leader in defense technologies and integrated sensing solutions with 15,000 employees worldwide, including 1,700 in our defense division. Our Sweden site in Arninge/Täby is home to around 600 employees, and in your immediate team you'll be collaborating with about 50 talented colleagues. Since 1978, we've been pushing the boundaries of innovation, delivering advanced solutions that help military and defense personnel operate efficiently and effectively in critical environments.

We are now looking for a passionate, experienced engineer to help us take our defense technology to the next level. If you want to work with cutting-edge systems that make a real difference, this is the place for you.

What We Offer

• A Culture That Inspires: Be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and solving complex challenges. Our Platform team delivers high-quality core technologies that power our product lines.

• Global Connections: Work with passionate experts from across the world, sharing knowledge and ideas that drive innovation.

• Supportive Environment: Join a group of talented engineers who value teamwork and continuous learning.

• Stability and Growth: Enjoy the security of a financially strong company that's expanding and investing in the future.

• Wellbeing Perks: Healthcare benefits, free gym access, and opportunities to join sports activities.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Create detailed 3D models, CAD designs, and assembly drawings for optical system and related components.

• Work closely with the engineering team to ensure designs are aligned with performance goals and manufacturability.

• Ensure designs are optimized for industrialization and producibility, enabling efficient manufacturing and assembly.

• Collaborate with other verticals (optics, electronics etc) to optimize optical systems and related components for mechanical strength and durability.

• Prepare designs for prototyping, testing, and production, ensuring all designs meet functional requirements.

• Support design reviews and iterate on designs based on testing feedback.

• Help maintain design documentation and ensure all updates are accurately reflected in product plans.

• Ensure the designs are producible, considering manufacturing constraints, cost efficiency, and ease of assembly.

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Masters in mechanical engineering, Product Design Engineering or closely related fields.

• 10+ years' experience in mechanical design with strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, AutoCAD, etc.).

• Experience with product design and optical systems is a plus.

• Familiarity with mechanical principles, including stress analysis, thermal performance, and materials.

• Experience in designing optical mechanical systems, including surveillance cameras, driving vision cameras and related components.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce manufacturable designs.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team and communicate designs clearly.

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills (fluent in English, in speaking and writing is required)

• Have worked with SAP.

Personal Traits for Success

We're looking for someone who is not only skilled but also brings the right mindset to thrive in our dynamic environment:

• Innovative Thinker: Curious and eager to explore new solutions to old challenges.

• Self-Driven & Responsible: Takes ownership and delivers with accountability.

• Proactive & Energetic: Doesn't wait for things to happen—takes initiative and moves projects forward.

• Organized & Structured: Able to manage tasks effectively and keep priorities clear.

• Intellectually Curious: Always learning, questioning, and improving.

Security Clearance

• Must have a valid work visa for Sweden and pass a security background check.

• Eligible for U.S. export control licenses (ITAR/EAR).

• Note that On-site position in Arninge/Täby, Sweden.

Join us and contribute to the next generation of defense technology

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.

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