Sr. Director, Hardware Products Engineering (Compute Test, North Reading)

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

Teradyne is seeking a Senior Director, Hardware Products Engineering to lead the Compute Test Division’s hardware organization and drive the successful delivery of next-generation semiconductor test instrument products. This leader will build and guide a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering organization spanning instrumentation, hardware product development, signal delivery, calibration and verification, related software development, and product leadership.

Based in Massachusetts and reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Senior Director will lead senior leaders and directors across multiple locations within an organization of hundreds of employees. The successful candidate will bring strong technical judgment, experience leading engineering organizations through growth and change, and a demonstrated ability to deliver complex products on schedule while developing strong leaders and teams.

• Lead CTD’s Hardware Products Engineering organization and develop its strategy for ASICs, ASSPs, key technology partnerships, and critical engineering investments.
• Develop and maintain multiyear product and technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives, customer needs, emerging opportunities, and future product generations.
• Build organizational capability by recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and retaining engineering managers, architects, project leaders, and staff while fostering ownership, innovation, execution discipline, and customer focus.
• Ensure predictable execution across the hardware portfolio from concept through production release, with credible plans, clear priorities, appropriate staffing, rigorous technical reviews, and early resolution of technical, schedule, quality, and resource risks.
• Collaborate across Systems Engineering, Software, FPGA, Program Management, Product Management, Operations, NPI, and Supply Chain to align resources and improve architecture, design, simulation, verification, calibration, and product-release practices.
• Partner with executives, customers, suppliers, and technology partners while improving engineering productivity through AI, automation, reuse, data-driven decisions, and disciplined root-cause analysis.

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.

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of product development experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Proven success leading engineering managers and multidisciplinary hardware organizations.
• Demonstrated track record delivering complex electronic products from concept through production.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, electronics, embedded systems, verification, and product development processes.
• Experience managing resource plans, organizational growth, and technical execution across multiple concurrent programs.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including the ability to coach and guide teams.
• Preferred experience with semiconductor test equipment or instrumentation development.
• Preferred experience in a tier-one corporation known for world-class hardware products and best-practice design methodologies in a rapid product-development environment.
• Preferred experience with high-speed digital, mixed-signal, precision measurement, power delivery, signal delivery, and complex hardware/software systems.
• Preferred experience building and scaling engineering teams through rapid growth and applying AI and automation to engineering productivity.

We are only considering candidates local to Massachusetts 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 $274,900 - $439,500. 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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