Senior 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 platforms and enabling technologies.  The ideal candidate will create innovative, but also sound technical solutions to medium complexity 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. 

• Works with minimal guidance and supervision towards predetermined mid and long-term goals 
• Synthesizes requirements from multiple stakeholders into discrete engineering and design tradeoffs 
• Effectively interacts with other technical and non-technical disciplines to solve problems and build collaborative relationships 
• Experience in conceptualizing and communicating system architecture for complex machine designs
• Consistently collaborates with development teams in key areas through efficient communication, technical guidance, tradeoffs, project scheduling, and change management 
• Effectively participates with global supply base to arrive at economically viable solutions 
• Work cross-functionally to development of electro-mechanical assemblies including cables, PCBAs and mechanical components. 
• Develops industrial, automated equipment products based on sound engineering principles that:  
• Provide universal, dedicated, and multi-function robots for test head manipulation 
• Provide docking systems for precision electro-mechanical test head alignment and clamping 
• Create interface standards for production testing with adjacent material handling systems 
• Include measures for failsafe operation 
• Deliver solutions for the latest generation of advanced System Level testing 
• Long-term expectations for this position include: 
• Participates and influences the development of long-term technical capability roadmaps to support market changes over time 
• Contributes to initiatives throughout the company as a subject matter expert for machine design and customer considerations, challenges, and solutions 
• Routinely creates innovative ideas, IP, technical publications, or presentations 

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 10 years of experience in machine design.  Experience in developing System Level manufacturing and test equipment is a plus.
• Takes initiative, self-motivated, and drive to design, engineer, analyze and test medium complexity electromechanical systems, subsystems, and parts. 
• Ability to quickly conceptualize ideas in CAD environment and communicate those ideas to a broader audience. 
• Disciplined and methodical engineering rigor and careful attention to detail 
• Communication skills for effective influence with customers, internal teammates, and suppliers worldwide 
• Proficiency in fundamentals of machine design: FEA, tolerances, precision alignment, actuators, bearings, mechanical properties of materials, BOMs, drawings, sensors. Experience or familiarity with injection molding is preferred.  
• Experience in material selection, manufacturing processes, and mechanical fabrication methods 
• High proficiency in Solidworks. Familiarity with PDM, Enterprise and MRP systems. 

Please note: Teradyne is not considering candidates who require sponsorship for this position.

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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