Job DescriptionAs 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.
What You Will Do:The duties and responsibilities outlined below reflect the core functions of the role. However, the organization may assign additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet operational and strategic objectives. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as the scope of the role may evolve in response to changing business needs.
- 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.
In addition to the functional responsibilities of this role, the Technical Leader is expected to demonstrate key soft skills that support Teledyne`s collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture. These include:
- 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.
What You Need:- 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.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- 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.
What we offer- Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits
- Progressive vacation plan and paid holidays
- Retirement savings plans with company match
- Educational assistance and career development support
- Opportunities to work on globally impactful technologies
What happens nextApply online and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps, including interviews and assessments as needed.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy within our organization
Teledyne Digital Imaging does not use AI tools to assist in the Screening, Assessing and Selecting of candidates for this role
Salary Range: $76,800.00-$102,400.000
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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
