Mechanical Engineer (Integrated System Test; North Reading, MA)

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 
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to a variety of machine design and product development initiatives for our next generation System Level Test and Storage platforms.  The ideal candidate will create innovative, scalable technical solutions to medium-to-high complexity engineering problems.  Additionally, this candidate will also work across functional boundaries to identify essential requirements, tradeoffs, and key technical risks while working with product development teams from conceptualization through detailed design implementation and transfer to high-volume manufacturing.

• Works with minimal guidance and supervision towards predetermined mid and long-term goals.
• Synthesizes requirements from multiple stakeholders into discrete engineering and design tradeoffs.
• Experience in conceptualizing and communicating system architecture for complex machine design.  This includes both static electro-mechanical systems as well as systems with minimal to complex automation integration.
• Consistently collaborates with development teams in key areas through efficient communication, technical guidance, tradeoffs, project scheduling, BOM creation and change management
• Develop industrial, automated equipment products based on sound engineering principles with: 

• Universal, dedicated, and/or multi-function automation for application-specific tasks
• Mechanisms for both low and high cycle-count applications.
• End effector designs requiring high-reliability hand-offs
• Interface standards for production testing with adjacent material handling systems
• Measures for failsafe operation and overall safety compliance.

• Develop electro-mechanical packaging solutions that involve sheet metal construction, cable routing techniques, electronics-cooling strategies and manages PCBA packaging constraints.

 
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 in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position. 

•  Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with at least 8 years of experience in machine design.  Masters in Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Takes initiative, self-motivated, and drives to design, engineer, evaluate and test medium-to-high complexity electromechanical systems, subsystems, and parts.
• Ability to quickly conceptualize ideas in a CAD environment and communicate those ideas to a broader audience.
• Consistently displays disciplined and methodical engineering rigor via design work that has analytical support and addresses the full array of requirements.  
• Employ effective communication skills to influence customers, internal teammates, and suppliers worldwide.
• Proficiency in the fundamentals of machine design: FEA, tolerance analysis, precision alignment, selection of actuators, bearings, sensors and materials.
• Experience working with or designing for control systems and motion applications.
• Experience or familiarity with injection molding is preferred.
• Experience in design for manufacturing, out-sourced assembly, serviceability and safety compliance.
• High proficiency in Solidworks, PDM, Enterprise and MRP systems, part/assembly drawing creation and overall BOM management.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.  (Update with Local Benefits Paragraph OR Remove if not locally relevant) 

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