Field Application Manager

Opportunity Overview 

The Teradyne SEG Field Applications team is looking for a highly motivated, energetic, driven US Field Applications Manager who will work collaboratively with the team as well as independently to determine and develop imaginative, thorough, and practical application solutions for a strategic VIP customer. This role owns technical execution, customer engagement, team leadership across complex, global environments, as well as clear communication and status reporting to senior management.

• Lead a team of 15+ Semiconductor Applications Engineers including first line managers and direct reports, primarily located at our Teradyne San Jose & Chandler locations.
• Collaborate closely with global application engineering and sales leadership to drive best practices, alignment, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure oversight to guarantee technical, schedule, financial and strategic goals are met.
• Develop, inspire, and lead a world-class team of semiconductor test professionals, and provide overall direction to the Team.
• Recruit, hire, manage, assess, support, and develop team members.
• Proactively plan and develop future needed skills.
• Integrate all technical resources needed for account success, including Asia and Israel.
• Train and ensure compliance with policies and best practices within team.
• Sustain and build personal relationships with our customers’ key technical decision makers.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with senior management, providing concise, structured status updates on customer health, execution status, risks, priorities, and resource needs.

 
All About You 

We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you’re ready to join us on this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position. 

• 10+ years of experience managing a semiconductor test engineering organization.
• A BSEE or related field or equivalent work experience. 
• Proven track record of managing complex semiconductor test program development with a large global team.
• Exceptional leadership and management skills and the ability to motivate, develop, and inspire the team while creating a highly empowered organization.
• Strong hands‑on background in developing, debugging, and releasing semiconductor test programs into production.
• Demonstrated customer‑facing technical leadership experience.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, multi‑site environment.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical topics clearly to customers and executives.
• Proven negotiation, influence, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced, customer‑driven environment.
• Passion to win!