Vice President of Common Engineering (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, 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

Vice President of Common Engineering

The Common Engineering Leader will serve as a core member of the SemiTest Group (STG) leadership team, accountable for all centralized or "common engineering" functions supporting STG’s portfolio. This executive will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams—including ASIC design, mechanical engineering, eCAD, safety & compliance, reliability, and sustaining hardware engineering, driving both strategic direction and operational excellence across the product lifecycle. 

This leader will play a key role in shaping the engineering vision, scaling capabilities, and enabling innovation across STG, ensuring engineering functions are aligned to business priorities, customer needs, and long-term growth objectives. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Direct and mentor high-performing engineering teams across core disciplines: ASICs, mechanical, reliability, safety & compliance, and sustaining engineering. 

• Build and scale engineering capabilities through talent development, inclusive leadership, and a culture of innovation and accountability. 

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of ASICs, ensuring alignment to performance, power, and cost targets. 

• Oversee mechanical and electrical design of automated test equipment and systems, ensuring precision, robustness, and product integrity. 

• Drive compliance with industry standards and implement best practices in product safety, reliability, and regulatory frameworks. 

• Support ongoing hardware lifecycle through robust sustaining engineering and field issue resolution. 

• Ensure on-time, high-quality engineering delivery across a portfolio of programs; establish engineering processes that enable predictability, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. 

• Guide prioritization and resourcing of engineering initiatives in alignment with product roadmaps and business strategy. 

• Partner closely with each Business Unit, operations, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet customer and market demands. 

• Represent engineering in key business reviews, leadership forums, and strategic planning sessions. 

• Act as a primary technical interface for internal stakeholders and external customers, translating needs into actionable engineering outcomes. 

• Drive innovation in engineering tools, technologies, and methodologies that support product differentiation and platform scalability. 

• Champion continuous improvement across development cycles, design reviews, compliance processes, and engineering workflows. 

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.

Qualifications 

• 15+ years of engineering leadership experience in capital equipment, including executive-level accountability. 

• Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering innovative, high-quality products to market. 

• Strong technical background in at least two of the core areas (ASIC, mechanical, or electrical design) with working knowledge across others. 

• Demonstrated experience managing engineering execution, technical risk, and cross-functional coordination in a matrixed organization. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; Master’s or PhD preferred. 

• Travel is expected to be less than 25% away from the primary location of North Reading 

Preferred Attributes 

• Industry Expertise: Experience in semiconductor equipment, test & measurement, or highly integrated electro-mechanical systems. 

• Strategic Systems Thinking: Ability to architect engineering solutions that scale across platforms and business lines. 

• Customer-Centric Mindset: Strong orientation toward customer needs and product quality. 

• Operational Rigor: Skilled in driving engineering execution through disciplined processes, metrics, and continuous improvement. 

• Global & Inclusive Leadership: Experience managing distributed teams and fostering diverse, inclusive engineering cultures. 

• Change Leadership: Comfortable leading through transformation, scaling organizations, and integrating new technologies or teams. 

• Strong Communication & Influence: Ability to engage, inspire, and align stakeholders at all levels, including executive and customer-facing settings. 

This is an onsite role in North Reading, MA. 

There is no international relocation available for this position. 

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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