Engineering Program Manager (Teradyne, North Reading)

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 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 

The Product Board Test Unit of Teradyne has a need for an Engineering Program Manager. The position is at the company’s corporate headquarters located in North Reading, MA.
We’re looking for a veteran program manager with a design engineering background that can drive a program, and its entire cross functional team, from its initial conception all the way to its production and deployment. The candidate must be able to energize, organize, and direct all team players. They must be comfortable with multitasking across different projects.
The Program Manager will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and organizing the development of major subsystems, as well as providing succinct program status to steering committee members. Additionally, the role will involve continuous contribution and development of PM processes, templates, and organization as part of ongoing growth and improvement.

Responsibilities include:

• Organize and compile material for review by core teams and steering committees.  
• Run and organize major subsystem development activities: requirements, concept, prototype, test, production.
• Coordinate cross functional engineering, marketing, sales and operation’s disciplines to align the work of employees assigned to the program and related subprojects. Including holding and running cross-functional design review meetings, core team meetings, and project meetings.
• Prepare, monitor, and frequently update engineering program plans, task plans, schedules, risk tables, and action items
• Monitor and control total program recurring and non-recurring costs thru complete transfer of the program to production manufacturing
• Synthesize data and present program overview status, including required escalations, to stake holders
• Identify critical paths and recommended mitigation paths for risks

All About You 

• Engineering degree in software, electrical or mechanical engineering (BSEE or BSME with MS or MBA highly desired)
• Experience leading multiple engineering programs with cross functional contributors (HW, SW, Mechanical, Automation, Operations, Field Service)
• Experience in highlighting program risks to senior management with mitigation plans to close risks during the project development
• Experience in making product design decisions based on feedback from the project team
• Experience in creating and tracking detailed project plans that comprehend the concept generation, detailed design, design verification, customer qualification, and transfer to high volume manufacturing
• Experience in working with operations organizations
• 10+ years of industry experience in engineering product-based companies
• PMP certification with preference for PMO creation and development experience desired
• Limited travel will be expected