Senior Automation Engineer - Silicon Photonics (Teradyne, 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 is where experience meets innovation, driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought across 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 individual strengths, perspectives, and experiences. We believe our differences enable us to be a better team—one that makes stronger decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Opportunity Overview

As a Senior Automation Engineer, Silicon Photonics Test Solutions, you will help develop active optical alignment systems for high-volume manufacturing test of silicon photonics devices, including wafers, optical engines, and co-packaged optics. In this hands-on senior role, you will design and optimize active and passive alignment systems requiring sub-micron precision while meeting high standards for reliability, repeatability, and performance. This position requires a strong technical foundation across robotics, fiber optics, electronics, mechanical systems, software development, and data analysis to ensure accurate and efficient testing processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead system and platform design efforts, partnering with Systems Engineering to define subsystems, establish technical direction, and support product strategy and long-term roadmap development.
• Develop robotic automation systems for optical alignment used in silicon photonics testing, including active and passive alignment solutions requiring sub-micron precision.
• Build control software, algorithms, and automation methods that improve alignment accuracy, repeatability, reliability, and throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define test requirements, evaluate technical tradeoffs, and communicate project scope, schedule, cost, and risk considerations to stakeholders.
• Analyze data to troubleshoot, characterize, and optimize alignment system performance across complex silicon photonics test applications.
• Sustain and improve existing alignment systems to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Ensure test procedures, results, system configurations, and technical decisions are documented clearly and consistently.
• Stay current with advancements in silicon photonics, robotic alignment technologies, test methodologies, and automation algorithms.

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.

• Graduate degree in Physics, Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent advanced experience may be considered.
• 15+ years of experience in robotics, control system design and analysis, automation software, or related algorithm development.
• Strong experience with fiber optic alignment systems, optical test equipment, and optical testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to design, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic systems requiring high precision; sub-micron precision experience is highly preferred.
• Experience testing silicon photonics devices, optical engines, wafers, or co-packaged optics is highly preferred.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to enhance automation, control, or alignment algorithms is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation:
The base salary range for this role is $153,600-$245,900. 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.