Engineering Technician (Teradyne, Agoura Hills, CA))

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!

We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.

Our Purpose

TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and drives excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.

We cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences enable us to be a better team, one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

Teradyne's Product Quality and Delivery (PQD) organization is seeking an Engineering Technician to support engineering labs, test infrastructure, and semiconductor test systems used throughout the development, verification, qualification, and release lifecycle of Teradyne's Automated Test Equipment (ATE) products.

This role is based in Agoura Hills, California and plays a critical part in maintaining lab readiness, tester availability, infrastructure reliability, and engineering productivity. You will work closely with hardware engineering, software engineering, quality engineering, product development, and lab operations teams to keep systems available, configured, and operational in support of business priorities.

• Support installation, integration, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of Teradyne test equipment, instrumentation, and engineering systems
• Configure and support semiconductor ATE platforms, engineering workstations, and development systems
• Perform hardware diagnosis, root cause investigation, system debugging, repair, and verification activities
• Maintain engineering lab equipment calibration, functionality, and operational readiness
• Support software verification, qualification, and regression environments by maintaining hardware and infrastructure resources
• Monitor and improve tester uptime, lab utilization, and equipment availability
• Coordinate tester upgrades, hardware installations, asset tracking, inventory management, and preventative maintenance activities
• Partner with engineers to reproduce issues, validate fixes, and maintain stable development and verification environments

All About You

We seek individuals who share our commitment to quality, operational excellence, innovation, and customer success. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you are ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Computer Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting complex electronic systems, laboratory environments, manufacturing equipment, or semiconductor test equipment
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, and electronic diagnostic tools
• Ability to read schematics, technical documentation, assembly drawings, and engineering procedures
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within cross-functional teams

Preferred

• Experience supporting semiconductor Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Experience with Teradyne UltraFLEX, UltraFLEXplus, J750, Eagle, Magnum, or related test platforms
• Experience supporting engineering labs, quality engineering organizations, software verification teams, or hardware validation environments
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows-based engineering environments
• Experience supporting continuous integration (CI), regression testing, qualification testing, or release validation activities
• Experience with tester maintenance, utilization tracking, and infrastructure support
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, asset lifecycle management, and equipment inventory systems
• Experience improving operational metrics such as uptime, utilization, cycle time, equipment availability, or engineering efficiency
• Experience supporting geographically distributed engineering teams

Why Join Product Quality and Delivery?

You will directly support the infrastructure and test systems that enable Teradyne engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality products to customers worldwide. Your work will have measurable impact on tester availability, regression and verification efficiency, engineering productivity, product quality, lab operational excellence, continuous improvement initiatives, infrastructure reliability, and time-to-release.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $67,400 - $107,800. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.

Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance

Benefits

Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.  Please click here to see details.

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