Mergers & Acquisition, Lead Transaction Principal

ABOUT TERADYNE

Teradyne is a global leader in automated test equipment and industrial automation, enabling customers across the semiconductor, electronics, and advanced manufacturing ecosystem to accelerate innovation and deliver high-quality products at scale. Across semiconductor test, system-level and wafer-level test, photonics, and adjacent semiconductor capital equipment, Teradyne operates at the intersection of deep engineering, complex supply chains, and long investment cycles. Strategic M&A plays a critical role in expanding Teradyne’s served markets and strengthening long-term technology leadership.

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

Teradyne is seeking a Lead Transaction Principal to own and execute mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic technology transactions across its semiconductor and semiconductor capital equipment businesses. This role carries end-to-end accountability for transactions from early assessment through execution, signing, and close, and requires close partnership with engineering, product, operational, and executive leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end M&A and strategic transactions across semiconductor test, wafer-level test, system-level test, and adjacent semiconductor capital equipment segments.
• Lead deal strategy, valuation framing, and execution from early evaluation through closing.
• Lead cross-functional deal teams spanning engineering, product management, operations, finance, legal, tax, HR, and IT.
• Evaluate target technologies, including hardware architectures, software platforms, IP portfolios, product roadmaps, and manufacturing implications.
• Translate technical diligence into clear implications for product strategy, customer value, risk, and integration complexity.
• Prepare investment theses, valuation analyses, and transaction recommendations for senior leadership and the Board.
• Manage external advisors while maintaining internal ownership of strategic decisions.
• Support post-close alignment and transition planning to ensure deal intent and technology priorities are realized.

REQUIRED BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of professional experience.
• Prior experience of leading complex M&A or strategic transactions within large technology companies.
• Prior experience in technology-focused investment banking or equivalent transaction roles, with direct execution responsibility for completed transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience working as an engineer earlier in career (e.g., product development, systems engineering, manufacturing engineering, or software engineering).
• Masters degree from a top-tier business school.
• Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior engineers, technologists, and executive leadership.
• Strong judgment in valuation, deal structuring, and strategic trade-off decisions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Teradyne values diversity of thought, experience, and background, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute and grow. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is $219,900 - $351,900. 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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