Senior Electrical System Engineer (Teradyne, North Reading)

Organization & Role

We are 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 helps 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 are seeking a Senior System Electrical Engineer to contribute to a variety of machine design and product development initiatives for our next generation System Level Test platforms and enabling technologies.  The ideal candidate will create innovative and provide solutions to complex engineering problems.  The ideal candidate will also work across functional boundaries to identify essential requirements, tradeoffs, and key technical risks.  This person will work closely with external facing teams such as Product Marketing and Applications to understand customer needs.  In parallel, the ideal candidate will work with internal cross-functional product development teams to implement design solutions for risk mitigation, concept selection and high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop Power distribution solution and safety circuitry for building systems (AC medium voltage to DC lower voltage)
• Planning and executing the hardware development portion of multiple concurrent instrument projects, from concept through production release
• Communicating progress at appropriate levels of abstraction
• Participating in cross-functional teams to develop architectures, systems design, and specifications for new products
• Customer facing engagement with customers during projects ensuring alignment
• Ensuring that products are meeting requirements and are delivered on schedule
• Mentoring other engineers
• Working with other engineers on design and purchasing materials.
• Working with technicians and field engineers to assist system startup.
• Designing and reviewing SOLIDWORKS electrical drawings
• Conducting market research and product evaluations when selecting components
• Developing and executing based on project budgets and timeline
• Work with the safety team to review safety designs.
• Work with Safety team on system certifications before releasing it to production
• Writing reports and presenting findings
• Achieving business results and company goals
• Working with external suppliers to meet schedule
• Designing Cable Harnesses for the system to work as intended
• Select appropriate hardware to meet safety and system requirements

Basic Qualifications & Skills

• Takes initiative, self-motivated, and drives to design, engineer, analyze and test medium complexity systems, subsystems, and parts. 
• Communication skills for effective influence with customers, internal teammates, and suppliers worldwide 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of electrical codes (Semi S2 and S8, NFPA, NEC)
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Previous Automation experience.
• Understand network, subnets and IP assignment.

Education

• Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering with at least 10 years of experience in system design or M.S and 5 years.  Experience in developing System manufacturing and testing equipment.

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