Senior Mechanical Engineer (Semi Test Engineering, Deer Park, IL)

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!

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

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

Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, for the Mechanical Engineering group in North Reading, MA or Deer Park, IL to lead various platform product development initiatives for our next generation Semiconductor Testers. In the Mechanical Engineering group, we focus on developing state of the art industry leading Semiconductor Test Equipment. This individual will create innovative and sound technical solutions to complex engineering problems. They will also identify essential requirements and key technical risks. This individual will work closely with Product Marketing and Systems Engineering to understand customer needs, and with product development teams to implement design solutions for New Product Introduction and High-Volume Manufacturing.

All About You:

In this role you will:

• Exhibit an advanced understanding of mechanical design concepts – able to communicate and support design trade-offs
• Directs the application of engineering principles to develop new ideas
• Works on complex issues and creatively resolves them with minimum direction consistently.
• Work under consultive direction towards predetermined mid and long-term goals as a subject matter expert
• Synthesize requirements from multiple market segments and applications
• Develop high-level business objectives into discrete, specific product design requirements
• Consistently lead and collaborate with development teams in key areas such as providing communication clarity, technical guidance, trade-off analysis, project scheduling, and change management
• Effectively collaborate with global supply base to arrive at economically viable solutions

Develop industry-leading Platform products based on sound engineering principles that: 

• Include scalable electro-mechanical architectures
• Provide signal delivery solutions for precision electro-mechanical mass termination docking systems
• Provide the highest reliability in various thermal operating environments
• Consider end-user constraints, cost, and time to market
• Deliver solutions for the latest generation of advanced semiconductor testing

Long-term expectations for this position include:

• Participates and influences the development of long-term technical capability roadmaps to support market changes over time
• Contributes to initiatives throughout the company as a subject matter expert for customer platform considerations, challenges, and solutions
• Routinely creates innovative ideas, intellectual property, technical publications, or presentations.

This qualified individual will have the following experience: 

• SOLIDWORKS for CAD (computer-aided design), Solidworks Simulation and Ansys for FEA (finite element analysis), and PDM Works and Teamcenter (product data management.)
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T standards and applied experience – demonstrated expertise in tolerance loop analysis.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentations (Customer, internal, and management).
• Writes and communicates critical reports.  Microsoft Office Suite.
• Leads complex design reviews, internally and customer. Expert technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.)
• Competent complex problem-solving/troubleshooting skills for both components and subsystems.
• Promotes a cross-functional project team environment, communicates with customer facing teams and leads small teams.
• May participate in setting technical direction/product strategies and working with the Systems Engineering team. Provides technical problem-solving guidance to others.
• Working knowledge of SEMI standards and the ability to apply complex groupings of standards into designs is a plus.
• Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering degree, 6 years with a Master of Science Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Be willing to travel domestically or internationally 10%

Benefits:

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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