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Tennessee's engineering technician roles span advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and energy sectors, with major employers like Tennessee Valley Authority, Volkswagen, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory driving sponsorship activity. Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga are the primary hiring hubs, offering international candidates strong opportunities across both private industry and federally funded research facilities.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
ABOUT THE JOB
Company Overview:
Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. is an industry leader in engineered systems and advanced manufacturing. The Company provides full-spectrum systems engineering, integration, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment solutions to the marine, aviation, aerospace, and defense, energy, and environment markets. Teledyne Brown has expertise in systems integration, technology development, hardware design, prototype development, system test and evaluation, advanced manufacturing, performance-based logistics solutions, and operations and maintenance.
POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under limited supervision, performs a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical subassembly and assembly operations requiring considerable judgment and initiative to build up and assemble complex units such as power supplies, modules, chassis drawers, cable harnesses, PC boards, electronic systems and subassemblies. Determines methods and sequence of assembly operations where complete information is not readily available or follows assembly shop and production operation sheets, wire lists, samples, drawings, schematic and verbal instructions to perform a wide variety of assembly operations such as wiring, component installation and hand soldering, utilizing small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers. Identifies and selects components to be integrated into subassembly and assembly units. Makes own set-ups, alignments and adjustments maintaining tolerance in accordance with instructions. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Disassembles, modifies, reworks, refurbishes, reassembles, and tests units as required, and all other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
(Other duties may be assigned.)
- Follows production drawings, sample assemblies and verbal instructions with minimum supervision. Understands and applies established acceptable workmanship practices to all facets of electronic assembly.
- Interprets and works from electromechanical schematics, drawings, work instructions and bills of material to understand the required parts and steps needed to complete the assigned assembly.
- Reads worksheets and wiring diagrams, selects components, such as transistors, resistors, relays, capacitors, and integrated circuits.
- Mounts complex assembled components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets, on chassis panel, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to work with hand tools, soldering equipment, volt meters and other related test instrumentation. Knowledge of cleaning, lead preparation, component mounting, parts orientation.
- Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
- Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
- Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.
- Uses hand and small power tools to place small components in boards, cables, connectors, etc. Inspect parts and performs basic tests.
- May perform other assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color-coding parts and assemblies.
- Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
- Solders and de-solders through-hole and surface mount technology (SMT) components. Installs and/or removes discrete components such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, inductors, etc., on to printed circuit assemblies (PCA’s), panels using both traditional soldering iron and or hot air techniques.
- May perform work (soldering and general inspection) under microscope.
- Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
- Troubleshoots and replaces defects of finished products.
- Reworks and repairs defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.
- Follows safety procedures in the use and handling of flammable and hazardous chemicals required to meet all cleanliness specifications.
- Must be able to follow specific procedures and detailed instructions completely.
- Ensures that quality checks are completed throughout the manufacturing process.
- Records information on production records, logs and other report forms.
- Provides basic training and instruction to lower-level assemblers on day-to-day assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Software Skills:
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for documentation and reporting.
Tools & Equipment:
- Proficient with multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test equipment for troubleshooting and validation.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors or Associates degree, Vocational or Technical Certification in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates with the following skills and/or experience in welding are highly preferred:
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting experience
- PC Board electronics assembly
- Serial Communications:
- RS-232
- RS-422/485
- 4-20 mA signal devices
- Voltage signal devices
- Micro controller programming
- Linux operating systems
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.

INTRODUCTION
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.
ABOUT THE JOB
Company Overview:
Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. is an industry leader in engineered systems and advanced manufacturing. The Company provides full-spectrum systems engineering, integration, manufacturing, and lifecycle sustainment solutions to the marine, aviation, aerospace, and defense, energy, and environment markets. Teledyne Brown has expertise in systems integration, technology development, hardware design, prototype development, system test and evaluation, advanced manufacturing, performance-based logistics solutions, and operations and maintenance.
POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under limited supervision, performs a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical subassembly and assembly operations requiring considerable judgment and initiative to build up and assemble complex units such as power supplies, modules, chassis drawers, cable harnesses, PC boards, electronic systems and subassemblies. Determines methods and sequence of assembly operations where complete information is not readily available or follows assembly shop and production operation sheets, wire lists, samples, drawings, schematic and verbal instructions to perform a wide variety of assembly operations such as wiring, component installation and hand soldering, utilizing small hand tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers. Identifies and selects components to be integrated into subassembly and assembly units. Makes own set-ups, alignments and adjustments maintaining tolerance in accordance with instructions. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions. Disassembles, modifies, reworks, refurbishes, reassembles, and tests units as required, and all other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
(Other duties may be assigned.)
- Follows production drawings, sample assemblies and verbal instructions with minimum supervision. Understands and applies established acceptable workmanship practices to all facets of electronic assembly.
- Interprets and works from electromechanical schematics, drawings, work instructions and bills of material to understand the required parts and steps needed to complete the assigned assembly.
- Reads worksheets and wiring diagrams, selects components, such as transistors, resistors, relays, capacitors, and integrated circuits.
- Mounts complex assembled components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, and sockets, on chassis panel, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to work with hand tools, soldering equipment, volt meters and other related test instrumentation. Knowledge of cleaning, lead preparation, component mounting, parts orientation.
- Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
- Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
- Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.
- Uses hand and small power tools to place small components in boards, cables, connectors, etc. Inspect parts and performs basic tests.
- May perform other assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color-coding parts and assemblies.
- Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
- Solders and de-solders through-hole and surface mount technology (SMT) components. Installs and/or removes discrete components such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, inductors, etc., on to printed circuit assemblies (PCA’s), panels using both traditional soldering iron and or hot air techniques.
- May perform work (soldering and general inspection) under microscope.
- Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
- Troubleshoots and replaces defects of finished products.
- Reworks and repairs defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.
- Follows safety procedures in the use and handling of flammable and hazardous chemicals required to meet all cleanliness specifications.
- Must be able to follow specific procedures and detailed instructions completely.
- Ensures that quality checks are completed throughout the manufacturing process.
- Records information on production records, logs and other report forms.
- Provides basic training and instruction to lower-level assemblers on day-to-day assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Software Skills:
- Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook for documentation and reporting.
Tools & Equipment:
- Proficient with multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and specialized test equipment for troubleshooting and validation.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors or Associates degree, Vocational or Technical Certification in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates with the following skills and/or experience in welding are highly preferred:
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting experience
- PC Board electronics assembly
- Serial Communications:
- RS-232
- RS-422/485
- 4-20 mA signal devices
- Voltage signal devices
- Micro controller programming
- Linux operating systems
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.
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Which companies sponsor visas for engineering technicians in Tennessee?
Tennessee employers with documented visa sponsorship history for engineering technicians include Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Volkswagen Group of America in Chattanooga, Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, and Nissan North America in Smyrna. Aerospace and defense contractors operating near Nashville and Huntsville corridor facilities also file regularly. Sponsorship activity is most consistent at large manufacturers and federally affiliated research organizations.
Which visa types are most common for engineering technician roles in Tennessee?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for engineering technicians in Tennessee, provided the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. Roles at federally funded institutions like Oak Ridge National Laboratory may also support J-1 exchange visitor status. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering technician classifications under USMCA.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most engineering technician sponsorship jobs?
Knoxville leads due to its proximity to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee's engineering pipeline. Chattanooga has grown significantly with Volkswagen's manufacturing presence and supporting supplier networks. Nashville attracts technician roles in healthcare technology, construction engineering, and aerospace. Kingsport and Memphis round out the state, driven by Eastman Chemical and logistics-linked industrial operations respectively.
How to find engineering technician visa sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate filters engineering technician jobs specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you're not sorting through listings that don't apply to international candidates. For Tennessee, search by state and role to surface active openings at employers like TVA, Volkswagen, and Oak Ridge-affiliated contractors. Migrate Mate's filters help you focus on companies with a real sponsorship track record rather than guessing from general job postings.
What should engineering technicians know about working in Tennessee as a visa-sponsored employee?
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, which affects total compensation comparisons with other states. Engineering technicians sponsored on H-1B visas must be paid the prevailing wage for their role and location, as certified through a Labor Condition Application filed with the Department of Labor. Tennessee's manufacturing and energy sectors are concentrated in specific metro areas, so geographic flexibility within the state meaningfully expands your available sponsoring employer pool.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored engineering technician jobs in Tennessee?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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