Commodity Engineer - Injection molding, Mechanical, Electro-mechanical

We are looking for a Commodity Engineer to our Supply Base Management engineering team to play a technical key resource for all supplier related issues.

Responsibilities

As our new Commodity Engineer you will be responsible for the technical due diligence aspects of injection molding & mechanical and/or electro-mechanical components selection, creating awareness within strategic supply base of Teradyne technology needs while keeping current knowledge of industry and component technology trends updated. You are expected to: 

• Lead qualification of new components through Part Qual process and First Article documents
• Drive cost down initiatives using experience to analyze and find optimization in the cost of the mechanical parts, while assuring continuous quality and reliability
• Assist the global design teams in selecting mechanical commodities for use in new designs
• Gather and review specifications of injected molded and mechanical components, maintain and update all components' information in the Teradyne PLM system
• Responsible of obsolescence processes where mechanical part is discontinued by manufacturers and replacement equivalent parts should be allocated
• Proactively work with suppliers on continuous improvement projects
• Travel as needed to work on engineering projects and visit suppliers
• Root cause analysis experience and process audit is desirable

Your profile from a technical perspective

• Minimum B.S. in injection molding, mechanical engineering with proven 5+ year experience within injection molding and mechanical manufacturing processes or closely related field is required
• Experience within; sourcing injected molded parts, injection tooling and mechanical components and material science
• Reading and interpretating mechanical technical data: drawings, specifications, high level assemblies, bill of materials, etc.
• Supplier quality management experience is desirable
• Knowledge of Statistical Quality Controls (SPC, 6-sigma, etc.) & Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of assisted mechanical software such as Solid Works and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite: Macros and Pivot Tables in Excel is a must
• Fluent English language skills (verbal and written) required

Who are you?

• Tenacious – do not give up at the first “No”
• Strong organizational, teamwork and multi-tasking skills required
• Willingness to adjust working hours to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated with minimal supervision to perform individual tasks and responsibilities
• Effective negotiation skills

Join Teradyne Robotics and shape the future of automation.

Are you ready to make a real impact on the world of robotics? At Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, we are revolutionizing industries through cutting-edge collaborative and autonomous mobile robotic technologies. As part of our team, you’ll work with global leaders Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), driving innovation that enhances manufacturing, logistics and workplaces across the world.

With over 1,400 employees in over 30 offices around the world and more than 100,000 advanced robotics systems deployed worldwide, we’re a thriving center of innovation and collaboration. 

We offer a dynamic environment that fosters creativity, growth, and career advancement. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, solving complex challenges, and building the future alongside talented, forward-thinking colleagues—this is the place for you. Let’s change the way the world works together.

Please upload your application using the link. We invite candidates into the recruitment process on a continuous basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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